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Solve the following problem by writing a equation. 16 is what percent of 400?

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Answer: 4%

Let x = percentage

In mathematics, is means equal to

16 is what percent of 400 can be translated mathematically as

16 = percentage x 400

since percentage = x

16 = x * 400

16 = 400x

Divide both sides by 400

16/400 = 400x/400

x = 16/400

x = 0.04

x = 0.04 * 100%

x = 4%

Therefore, 16 is 4% 0f 400

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