Chapter 7.2, Problem 1AGP

To determine

Solve $78\%$

Answer to Problem 1AGP

$78\%=0.78$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

$78\%$

Calculations:

Here, we have to find percent of given number.

We know that,

$78\%=\frac{78}{100}$

Therefore, after simplification we get

$\begin{array}{l}78\%=\frac{78}{100}\\ =0.78\end{array}$

When any number is divided by 100, then a decimal point is moved to left of given number.

Conclusion:

Therefore, we are able to calculate percentage of number.