Question

Find the percent of the number.

5% of 800



A.
4000


B.
400


C.
40


D.
0.40

Answer 1

the answer is 40 which will be C

Answer 2

A percentage is a number that represents a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It means parts per 100. 1% would then mean 25 parts per 100. We solve the given statement above as follows:
5% (800) = (5/100) (800) = 40

The correct answer is option C.