Question

What is 37.5 % of 288?

Answer 1

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

"Percent" or "%" means "out of 100" or "per 100", Therefore 37.5% can be written as `37.5/100`.

When dealing with percents the word "of" means "times" or "to multiply".

Finally, lets call the number we are looking for "n".

Putting this altogether we can write this equation and solve for `n` while keeping the equation balanced:

`n = 37.5/100 xx 288`

`n = 10800/100`

`n = 108`

108 is 37.5 of 288