Question

What percent of 2/1 is 1/2

Answer 1

Given

What percent of 2/1 is 1/2

Solution

`(x)/(100)*2=(1)/(2)`

Let's solve for x

`\begin{gathered} (2x)/(100)=(1)/(2) \\ cross\text{ multiply} \\ 4x=100 \\ divide\text{ both sides} \\ (4x)/(4)=(100)/(4) \\ \\ x=25 \end{gathered}`

The final answer

The percent of 2/1 that 1/2 is

`25\text{ \%}`