0
Percent means "divide by 100", "of" in Math means to "multiply", and "is" means "equal." Lets write what we know into an equation to make this easier.
36 = ?% x 80
We know that something x something equals a number, but we also know that the number divided by one something gives us the other something. Follow? If something % x 80 = 36, then 36 divided by 80 gives us the percent to fill in the question mark (when we multiply by 100). 36 divided by 80 = .45, or 45%
Check your work by finding 45% of 80. 80 x .45 = 36, so our answer is correct.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Professor
Jordan
ViviAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is decrease 125 by 36 percent?
125 - (36%) = 80
What is find 80 percent of 80?
What you do is divide 80, or any number, by 100 then multiply by the percent you need, like 80, and there's your answer. Example (Your problem): 80/100=0.8 0.8x80=64 So your answer: 80% of 80 is 64
How do you solve 16t squared minus 9 equals 0?
Solve this problem -x squared -40x- 80 =0
What number is 24 percent of 80?
24 percent is another way of writing 0.24 Simply replace "of" with "times", and you get 0.24 times 80 Solve, and you get: 0.24 times 80 = 19.2
What is 80 percent of 2500?
Well, isn't that a happy little math problem! To find 80 percent of 2500, you simply multiply 2500 by 0.8. So, 80 percent of 2500 is 2000. Just imagine all the beautiful things you could do with that number!
