What is 23% of 72?

Question

How do I figure out a percent of a number?

Answer 1

23% = 0.23 ← move the decimal over two places

 

0.23 x 72 = 16.56 ← multiply

 

 

Answer 2

 A_

R*B

 

Use the formula  A/R*B  This formula can be used for any of the missing values.

                        

  A = the amount(Missing value),

                        

  R =Rate (23%),

 

  B = the base (72).

 

The missing value is this case is the amount= A in the above formula.  Given is  R*B = 16.56.  

 

 If the missing value was 23%: R, Given is A/B = 16.56/72=23%                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

 

Answer 3

Jack,

 

In order for us to find out what 23% of 72 is, we need to set up a proportional equation.

 

Remember, 23% is equal to the fraction 23/100.  So:

 

23/100 = x/72

 

Now, we cross-multiply:

 

100x= 23*72

100x= 1656

Divide 100 to both sides, leaving

x=16.56

 

16.56 is 23% of 72