Question

How do you solve 5% of 58

Answer 1

2.9

Explanation:

5% of 58

58 × 5 ÷ 100 = 2.9

Answer 2

Explanation:

Convert 5% to a fraction first.

`5\% = (5)/(100) \\ = (1)/(20)`

5% of 58

=

`(1)/(20) * 58 \\ = (58)/(20) \\ = (29)/(10) \\ = 2.9`