Question

The cost of a package of chewing gum has increased to 300% of the original cost. How is 300% written in standard numerals?

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's say x was the original price:

3x will be 300% of x.

Answer 2

Answer:

$\huge\boxed{\sf 3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given % is:

300%

We know that "percentage %" means " out of hundred. So, we can write the above as:

= 300/100

= 3

$\rule[225]{225}{2}$

Hope this helped!

~AH1807