Chapter 7, Problem 10MCQ

To determine

To find: the percent of the number- $20\%\text{of 18}$ .

Answer to Problem 10MCQ

The percent of the number- $20\%\text{of 18}$ is $3.6$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information: The provided number is $20\%\text{of 18}$ .

Calculation:

To find percent of a number, follow the steps given below:

  $\begin{array}{l}20\%\text{of 18 }\left[\text{Write the given number}\text{.}\right]\\ =0.20·\text{ 18 }\left[\begin{array}{l}\text{Write percent as a decimal by moving}\\ \text{the decimal point two places to the left}\\ \text{and remove the percent sign}\text{.}\end{array}\right]\\ \text{=3}\text{.6 }\left[\text{Multiply}\text{.}\right]\end{array}$

Hence, the percent of $20\%\text{of 18}$ is $3.6$ .