Question

Which proportion can be used to find 65% of 90?

Answer 1

The proportion which represents the 65% of 90 is:

Explanation:

Given information:

We need to find the proportion that can be used to find

65% of 90

Let us take :

% of

So,

Hence , the proportion which represents the 65% of 90 is

Answer 2

The proportion
`(65)/(100) = (x)/(90)`

Explanation:

`(65)/(100) = (x)/(90)`

(65)(90) = 100x

5850/100 = x = 58.5

58.5 = 65% of 90

Alternatively, you can use the more direct approach:

`(65)/(100) (90)`

=
`(65 * 9)/(10)` = 585/10 = 58.5