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What percent of 300 is 2 1/2?

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User Gokhan Caglar
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Answer:

  • 5/6%

Explanation:

  • x/100 × 300 = 2.5
  • => 300x/100 = 2.5
  • => 300x = 250
  • => 3x = 250/100
  • => x = 5/2 x 1/3
  • => x = 5/6

Hence, 5/6% of 300 is 2 1/2.

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