Question

A shoe store donated a percent of every sale to charity. a the total sales were $9,800 so the store donated $588. What percent of $9,800 was donated to charity?

Answer 1

They donated 6%.

Explanation:

The total sales were $9800.

The amount donated is $588.

We want to know what percent of 9800 is 588.

Let's make an equation.

what percent of 9800 is 588

x/100 • 9800 = 588

Divide by 9800.

x/100 = 0.06

Multiply by 100.

x = 6

They donated 6%.

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