What percent of 45 is 35?

1 Answer
Nov 10, 2016

#=77 7/9% ~~77.78%~~ 77.8%#

Explanation:

Write as a fraction first and then #xx 100%#

#35/45 xx 100%#

=#7/9 xx100%#

#=0.7777... xx 100%#

#=77 7/9% ~~77.78%~~ 77.8%#

As this is a recurring decimal it needs to be rounded off.
The number of decimal places will depend on the accuracy required.

The fraction form is exact and therefore more accurate.