Math Problem Statement
A file that is 226 megabytes is being downloaded. If the download is 14.8% complete, how many megabytes have been downloaded? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Solution
To find how many megabytes have been downloaded:
- Start with the total file size, which is 226 megabytes.
- The percentage completed is 14.8%.
We calculate:
Substitute the values:
Round to the nearest tenth:
Final Answer:
33.4 megabytes have been downloaded.
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Related Questions:
- How do you calculate the percentage of a task completed if the downloaded size is known?
- What is the remaining size to be downloaded in this case?
- How would this calculation change if the file size was in gigabytes instead?
- What if the percentage was rounded to the nearest integer? How would the result change?
- Can you explain how to compute the download time if the download speed is given?
Tip:
When working with percentages, always ensure to convert them to decimals (e.g., 14.8% → 0.148) before performing calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage
Decimal Conversion
Multiplication
Formulas
Downloaded megabytes = Total size × (Percentage completed ÷ 100)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7