SOLUTION: If 15 out of 25 families on the block own cats, what is the percentage of families that own cats?

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Question 678500: If 15 out of 25 families on the block own cats, what is the percentage of families that own cats?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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percentage means per one hundred, so
+15%2F25+=+x%2F100+
+3%2F5+=+x%2F100+
Multiply both sides by +100+
+60+=+x+
60% own cats
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But, if you haven't had algebra yet,
+3%2F5+=+.6+
+.6%2A100+=+60+
60% own cats