Question

39 is what percent of 96

Answer 1

40.625%

Explanation:

This is a very simple question.

We have to understand converting word equations to algebraic ones.

"is" means "="

"of" means "*"

So, we can write:

39 = what percent * 96

Now, we let "what percent" be "p" and solve the equation for p:

39 = P * 96

So,

`39 = P * 96\\39=96P\\P=(39)/(96)\\P=0.40625`

Converting this decimal to percentage means multiplying by 100, so we have:

0.40625 * 100

= 40.625%