Chapter SH, Problem 7.4.7EP

To determine

To calculate: To solve the problem

Answer to Problem 7.4.7EP

  $200\%$ of $125$ is $250$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $200\%$ of $125$

Formula Used:

Percent proportion is an equation where a percent is equal to an equivalent ratio

Formula for percent proportion is

  $\frac{amount}{base}=\frac{percent}{100}$

Calculation:

Given problem is as follows:

  $200\%$ of $125$

Using percent proportion,

  $\frac{amount}{base}=\frac{percent}{100}$

Substituting the values,

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{amount}{125}=\frac{200}{100}\\ Amount=\frac{200\times 125}{100}\\ Amount=\frac{25000}{100}\\ Amount=250\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Hence, $200\%$ of $125$ is $250$