Question

0.8% of 150 is what number?

Answer 1

.8% of 150 is x

.8% × 150 = x
.008 × 150 = x
1.2 = x

0.8% of 150 is 1.2

Answer 2

0.8% of 150 is 1.2

Change the percentage to a decimal by dividing it over 100:
$\frac{0.8}{100} = 0.008$

Multiply the decimal by 150:
$0.008 \times 150 = 1.2$