A percentage is that number over 100, so we can rewrite 250% as 250/100. The next step is to note that "of" in mathematics means "multiplied by." This means we can rewrite the question as 250/100 x 2
This sum has the answer 5. Thus, 250% of 2 is 5.
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If 50 percent (half) of a number is 125, then the number is 250 (125 * 2). To find 75 percent of 250, multiply 250 * .75: (250 * .75 = 187.5)
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250% or 2.50 = 5⁄2 = 2 1⁄2
2 1/2
5/2