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.