Question

for problems 19–23, evaluate.

1. 15% of 60
2. 40% of 30
3. 16% of 50
4. 70% of 20
5. 25% of 40

Explanation:

Step1: Convert % to decimal, multiply

$15\% \text{ of } 60 = 0.15 \times 60 = 9$

Step2: Convert % to decimal, multiply

$40\% \text{ of } 30 = 0.40 \times 30 = 12$

Step3: Convert % to decimal, multiply

$16\% \text{ of } 50 = 0.16 \times 50 = 8$

Step4: Convert % to decimal, multiply

$70\% \text{ of } 20 = 0.70 \times 20 = 14$

Step5: Convert % to decimal, multiply

$25\% \text{ of } 40 = 0.25 \times 40 = 10$

Answer:

1. 9
2. 12
3. 8
4. 14
5. 10