Question

write and solve an equation to answer the question.
108 is what percent of 72?
$108 = p \cdot 72$
$p = 150 \\%$

Explanation:

Step1: Set up percentage equation

$$108 = p \times 72$$

Step2: Isolate $p$ by division

$$p = \frac{108}{72}$$

Step3: Calculate decimal value of $p$

$$p = 1.5$$

Step4: Convert to percentage

$$p = 1.5 \times 100 = 150\%$$

Answer:

150%