What number is 20% of 125?
Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Given the number:
125
Determine its 20%
Solution:
In order to determine the 20% of the number, we simply multiply the decimal value of the percentage. Hence, we must change first the percentage to a decimal. In converting a percentage into decimal, divide the percentage by 100, hence in converting a decimal to percentage, multiply the percentage by 100.
= 20/100
= .2
= (0.2)(125)
= 25
Final answer:
20% of 125 is 25.