87 1/2 % of 48

what is 87 1/2 % of 48?

asked Sep 1, 2011 in Algebra 1 Answers by anonymous

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1/2 is the same as .5 so you can write the percentage as 87.5%

Convert the entire percentage into a decimal by moving the decimal point 2 spots to the left and removing the percent sign.

.875

Multiply

.875 times 48 is 42

answered Sep 1, 2011 by kram Level 1 User (700 points)

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