Question

write and solve a proportion to answer the question. round the answer to the nearest tenth.what percent of 36 is 20?$\frac{p}{100} = \frac{square}{square}$$p = square%$

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the proportion

$\frac{p}{100} = \frac{20}{36}$

Step2: Solve for $p$ using cross-multiplication

$p = \frac{20 \times 100}{36}$

Step3: Calculate and round to nearest tenth

$p = \frac{2000}{36} \approx 55.6$

Answer:

$p = 55.6\%$