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Write and solve a proportion to determine what percent of 120 is 54.

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Answer:

Answer: 45%

54 is 45 percent of 120

Explanation:

STEP 1 =

54

120

By multiplying both numerator and denominator by 100 we will get:

STEP 2 =

54

120

×

100

100

=

45

100

STEP 3 =

45

Finally, we have found the value of Y which is 45 and that is our answer.

You can use a calculator to find what percent of 120 is 54, just enter 54 ÷ 120 × 100 and you will get your answer which is 45

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