SOLUTION: What percent of 200 is 320? Could the solution be explained thoroughly please? Very much appreciated.

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Question 678947: What percent of 200 is 320?

Could the solution be explained thoroughly please? Very much appreciated.
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320 is what % of 200
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What percent of or out of 200 means division --> 320%2F200 = 1.6
For percent, multiply by 100 --> 1.6*100 = 160%
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If the total is 200, then 320 is greater than that total hence more than 100%.
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