Question

Which expression can be used to find 25 percent of 88? StartFraction 1 Over 25 EndFraction times 88 One-fourth times 88 StartFraction 1 Over 0.25 EndFraction times 88 StartFraction 1 Over 40 EndFraction times 88

Answer 1

(1/4)×88

Step-by-step explanation:

In this context, "of" means "times." So ...

25% of 88

= 25/100 × 88

= 1/4 × 88 . . . . . matches the second choice

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Explanation:

(1/4)×88

Step-by-step explanation:

In this context, "of" means "times." So ...

25% of 88

= 25/100 × 88

= 1/4 × 88 . . . . . matches the second choice

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Answer 2

(1/4)×88

Explanation:

In this context, "of" means "times." So ...

25% of 88

= 25/100 × 88

= 1/4 × 88 . . . . . matches the second choice

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It can be useful to think of % and /100 as being interchangeable with each other. Then 25% = 25/100.