SOLUTION: In the question find the % of one state w/ the total U.S. population. total US population 248,710,000 poplution of the state is 799,000. How do I set up this problem

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Question 264: In the question find the % of one state w/ the total U.S. population. total US population 248,710,000 poplution of the state is 799,000. How do I set up this problem
Found 2 solutions by whenindoubt, amalm06:
Answer by whenindoubt(13) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this can be set up using


is/of = %/100


Identify the variables. is=799,000 of=248,710,000 %=X
Set up porportion and then cross multiply and solve for X

Answer by amalm06(224) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The question can be rephrased as, what percentage of 248710000 is 799,000?