Ireland has a population of approx. 4.6 million.  The US has a population of approx. 315 million.  Ireland's population would equal what % of the US population?
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"is" means =

"what" means x

"percent" means /100

"of" means *

4600000 = x/100 * 315000000

4600000 = x * 3150000

x = 4600000 / 3150000

x = about 1.46

Answer:  4600000 is about 1.46% of 315000000.
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