Calculus For The Life Sciences
Calculus For The Life Sciences
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321964038
Author: GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.
Publisher: Pearson Addison Wesley,
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Chapter P, Problem 1PSDT

What percent of 50 is 10 ?

Expert Solution & Answer
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To determine

To find:

The percentage of 50 that is 10.

Answer to Problem 1PSDT

Solution:

The percent is 20%.

Explanation of Solution

Approach:

The y percentage of a number x is given by,

z=xy100...(1)

Here, z is the percentage value.

Calculation:

Consider,

x=50 and z=10

Substitute 50 for x and 10 for z in equation (1).

10=(50)y100y=1050×100=0.2×100=20%

Therefore, the percent is 20%.

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