Chapter 8.4, Problem 30SR

To determine

To find: the percent using the percent equation.

Answer to Problem 30SR

95% of 256 is 243.2.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

95% of 256

Calculation:

Now, 95% of 256 means: $\frac{95}{100}\times 256$

Now, simplify the expression.

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{95}{100}\times 256\\ =\frac{24320}{100}\\ =243.2\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, 95% of 256 is 243.2.