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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