Question

2. Explain how to calculate 8% of 350 by first calculating 1% of 350. Answer:

Answer 1

Here are the steps

• First find 1% of 350
• Then multiply with 8/1=8 times with 1%

Lets do

`\\ \tt\longmapsto 0.01(350)=3.50`

Multiply with 8

`\\ \tt\longmapsto 8(3.50)=24.00+4.00=28.00\$`

Answer 2

• $28

Explanation:

Find 1% of $350:

• $350*1/100 = $3.5

Find 8% of $350:

• $3.5*8 = $28