Question

What is 42% of 75?
A.
315
B.
105
C.
31.5
D.
10.5

Answer 1

`C.`
`31.5`

Explanation:

When trying to find a percent of a number, you must always do the following steps:

Multiply the number by the percent number.

`42 * 75 = 3150`

Dividing you answer by 100.

`3150 / 100 = 31.5`

Add percent sign.

31.5%

Answer 2

31.5

Explanation:

42% of 75 is 31.5. The working is as follows :

42 ÷ 100 × 75 = 31.5

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