SOLUTION: How much percent do you get from six nickels

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Question 898663: How much percent do you get from six nickels
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Percent means you're comparing to something else.
Example : 6 nickels out of 1 dollar is 30% since there are 20 nickels in 1 dollar.
6%2F20=30%2F100<-- 30%.
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So you need to specify compared to what.
Please repost.