Percentage Calculation Example

Grades 6-7Key Stage 3Årskurs 6-7

Problem

What is 35% of 240?

📝Step-by-Step Solution

1

Understand what we're finding

"35% of 240" means we want to find 35 parts out of 100 of the number 240.

2

Convert percentage to decimal

Divide 35 by 100 to convert to a decimal: 35% = 35 ÷ 100 = 0.35

35% = 0.35
3

Multiply by the number

Multiply the decimal by 240: 0.35 × 240

0.35 × 240
4

Calculate the result

0.35 × 240 = 84

0.35 × 240 = 84

Final Answer

35% of 240 = 84

To find a percentage of a number: (1) Convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100, (2) Multiply by the number. Alternative method: Multiply by the percentage and divide by 100: (35 × 240) ÷ 100 = 8400 ÷ 100 = 84.

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