Chapter SH, Problem 7.5.5EP

To determine

To calculate: To solve the problem using percent equation

Answer to Problem 7.5.5EP

  $126$ is $140\%$ of $90$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: Problem is $126$ is what percent of $90$

Formula Used:

Using percent equation,

  $part=percent\times whole$

Calculation:

Given problem is as follows:

  $126$ is what percent of $90$

Let the percent be $x$

Using percent equation

  $part=percent\times whole$

Substituting the values,

  $\begin{array}{l}126=x\%\times 90\\ 126=\frac{x}{100}\times 90\\ x=\frac{126}{90}\times 100\\ x=1.4\times 100\\ x=140\%\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Hence, $126$ is $140\%$ of $90$