Question

If 4% of a number is 8, find 1% of that number.


How do I solve this problem?

Answer 1

The answer is 2

Explanation:

4%x5=20% and 8x5=40, 20%x5=100% and 40x5=200 and 1% means you move the decimal to the left twice so it is 2, my explanation might be wrong but I know my answer is correct:

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Answer 2

2

Explanation:

First, find the number by dividing 8 by 0.04

8/0.04

= 200

Then, find 1% of 200 by multiplying it by 0.01:

200(0.01)

= 2

So, 1% of the number is 2.