Question

What number is 90% of 140?

Answer 1

126

Explanation:

We need to find 90% of 140.

90% is the same as 0.9 or 9/10.

140 can be written as 14 x 10.

Multiply 14 x 10 with 9/10.

⇒ 14 x 10 x 9/10

[The 10 and 1/10 cancel out by cross multiplication]

⇒ 14 x 9

⇒ 126

Answer 2

126

Explanation:

A percentage is a proportion of some whole number. There are 2 ways to find percentages. Firstly, you can multiply by a decimal, or you can use a shortcut.

Multiplying with Decimals

You can always rewrite percentages as decimals. To do this move the decimal point 2 digits to the left. This means that 90% becomes 0.90. Then multiply this decimal by the whole number to find the correct percentage.

• 0.90 * 140 = 126

Shortcut

Because 90% is a multiple of 10%, we can use a shortcut. First off, find 10% of 140. To find 10% of any number, move the decimal 1 digit to the left. This means 10% of 140 is 14.0. Next, 90% is 10% less than 100%. So, subtract 10% from 140 to find 90%.

• 140 - 14 = 126