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How do you find a ratio as a percent?
you set up a proportion and cross multiply then divide
Definition of proportion in math Correct answere?
A proportion is an equation written in the form Proportion stating that two ratios are equivalent. In other words, two sets of numbers are proportional if one set is a constant times the other.
What is 15 percent of 940?
you have to set up a proportion first of all. hoping my algebra is still intact in my mind the proportion would be 15/100 and x/940 then you cross multiply the four numbers and divide the product. hope i helped
What is the difference between rate and proportion?
A proportion is an equation in which 2 fractions are set equal. A rate is the ratio of change of two things. Speed is a rate, the ratio of distance to time.
What is 1.2 inches if 1 inch equals a 30 miles?
set up a proportion 1.2/1=x/30 30 times 1,2 divided by 1=36 miles
What are the steps to set up a proportion?
fist set up a proprtion. then set up a cross product then you finally get your answer.
How do you find a ratio as a percent?
you set up a proportion and cross multiply then divide
How are equations used to solve real word problems?
Set up a proportion equation.
When solving arithmetic problems can they always be set up as a proportion?
No, there are many cases where that will not help.
How do you solve for missing sides in similar figures?
set up a proportion. cross multiply. solve
How can you set up a proportion for percents?
to answer that is just do x=83.7*5=1129.8 1129.8/1000=0.11298=11298%
What percent of 80 equals 50?
Set up a proportion. 50/80 = x/100 Multiply both sides by 100 x = 62.5%
What is bigger three eighths or seven tenths?
Set up a proportion and multiply up and across. 3/8=7/10 30 ? 56 so 7/10 is bigger
Do mixture combine in set or fixed pattern?
No mixture has no definite proportion
Why can you solve percent problems as a proportion problem?
Because you simply set it up in a proportion box, for example if you have the fraction 4/8 you put the 4 on top of the 8 and 100 next to the 8 because with percents you always use 100. then solve,
It took me 45 seconds to take 75 steps, how long would it take me to take 10,000 steps. set up a proportion for this question?
10 seconds
What is Is over of equals percent over 100 called?
It is called the percent proportion. It is set up as a proportion and can answer any questions dealing with finding the percent of a number, or the number for the percent. For example: What is 16% of 35? You are looking for "is." The percent is given to you and the "of" is given to you. You should set up the proportion like this: is = % of 100 x = 16 35 100 Cross multiply. You now have: 100x = 560 You have to get x by itself, so you divide both sides by 100. 100x = 560 100 100 x= 5.6
