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Question from Kieara, a student: 40lbs is what % of 75lbs? |
Kieara,
40 pounds is a fraction of 75 pounds, that fraction is 40/75. A percentage is a fraction where the denominator is 100. Write a fraction that is equivalent to 40/75 but with denominator 100, that is
40/75 = x/100
40 pounds is x% of 75 pounds.
Penny
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