Find the rate of percent. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

 

72 is what percent of 900?

Select one:

a.
20%


b.
6%


c.
8%


d.
10%

To find what percent 72 is of 900, we can use the formula for percentage:

\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \right) \times 100
\]

Here, the part is 72 and the whole is 900. Substituting into the formula:

\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{72}{900} \right) \times 100 = \frac{72 \times 100}{900} = \frac{7200}{900} = 8\%
\]

Thus, the correct answer is **c. 8%**.

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**Tip**: When calculating percentages, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.

72 is what percent of 900? Select one: a. 20% b. 6% c. 8% d. 10%

Learn how to calculate percentages with this problem: 72 is what percent of 900? Using the formula Percentage = (Part / Whole) × 100, this problem demonstrates how to find that 72 is 8% of 900. Ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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