SOLUTION: An estimated 3out 20 men are left handed.what percentage of men are left handed?

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Question 1137169: An estimated 3out 20 men are left handed.what percentage of men are left handed?




Answer by ikleyn(52817) About Me  (Show Source):
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The percentage is  %283%2F20%29%2A100 = 3*5 = 15 percents.


To find percentage, find the ratio of two numbers, and then multiply the ratio by 100.

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