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What number is 24% of 75

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18. 75 times 0.24 equals 18.
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Remember that a percentage means "parts out of 100". 24% in decimal form is therefore 0.24, because it is 24 out of the possible 100, or 1.0. To find 24% of 75, you just multiply 0.24 times 75:

75 x 0.24 = 18
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