Chapter 13.7, Problem 28SR

To determine

The value of $7$ in percent $32$ is to be estimated.

Answer to Problem 28SR

  $7$ in percent $32$ is $21.88\%$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\begin{array}{l}Y=32\\ X=7\end{array}$

Concept Used:

Percent is given by the following expression:

  $P=\frac{X}{Y}\times 100$

Calculation:

  $7$ in percent $32$ is given by the following expression:

  $\begin{array}{l}P=\frac{X}{Y}\times 100\\ P=\frac{7}{32}\times 100\\ P=21.875\%\\ P\approx 21.88\%\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Hence, $7$ in percent of $32$ is $P\approx 21.88\%$ .