Question

9 is what percent of 45? Use the table to find the percent.

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4.5
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percent of 45.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let x% of 45 be 9 Then

x % of 45 = 9

x / 100 * 45 = 9

45x = 900

x = 900 / 45

x = 20%

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Answer 2

20%

Explanation:

When asked, "x is what percent of y?" divide x by y and multiply by 100.

9/45 = 0.2

0.2 * 100 = 20%

Recall that we multiply by 100 to convert decimal to percent.