SOLUTION: How can I figure out the problem 77% of 48?

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Question 711415: How can I figure out the problem 77% of 48?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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77% means 77%2F100, a fraction. The question of finding 77% of 48 is finding what is 77%2F100 of 48. You cannot easily cut 48 into 100 equal pieces, but you can at least multiply and divide.

You want %2877%2F100%29%2848%29
=%280.77%29%2848%29
=36.96