Solve this problem, and identify the percent, amount, and base. What percent of 60 is 45?

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Determine what percent of 60 is 45.

Solution:

In order to determine what percent of 60 is 45 we simply need to divide 45 by 60.

= 45/60

=0.75

Since we are given a decimal answer, in order to convert it into percentage, we multiply the decimal by 100. Hence, in converting a percentage into decimal, we divide the percentage by 100.

= (0.75)(100)

= 75%

Final answer:

45 is  75% of 60.