Question

What is 20 % of 275

Answer 1

Answer: 55

Explanation:

First, find 10% of 275 (move the decimal place back once).

We now have 27.5.

Now, multiply 27.5 by 2 because we are finding 20%

So, 27.5 x 2= 55

Answer 2

55

Explanation:

So first of all I would convert the 20% to a decimal by dividing by 100 and you get 0.2

Then multiply 0.2 and 275 together and you get 55

If you are unsure on an answer, a way to quickcheck is setting the answer over your total

55

-------- = 0.2 ⇒ which equals 20%

275