Question

convert the following proportion into a percent.
$\frac{31}{84}$
? %
round to the nearest whole percent.

Explanation:

Step1: Divide the numerator by the denominator

$31\div84\approx0.369$

Step2: Convert the decimal to a percentage

$0.369\times100 = 36.9\%$

Step3: Round to the nearest whole percent

Rounding $36.9\%$ gives $37\%$

Answer:

$37$