Question

P АUse the basic proportionto solve the following problem for the unknown quantity. Round your answer to100 Bthe nearest hundredth, if necessary.75 % of 70 is

Answer 1

To find the value of 75% of 70:

Using the basic proportion,

$\frac{P}{100}=\frac{A}{B}$

Here, P=75, B=70 and to find A.

So,

$\begin{gathered} \frac{75}{100}=\frac{A}{70} \\ \frac{75}{100}\times70=A \\ A=52.5 \end{gathered}$

Hence, the answer is 52.5.