Question

write and solve a proportion to answer the question.
what number is 120% of 80?
$\frac{a}{\square} = \frac{\square}{100}$
$a = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the proportion

$\frac{a}{80} = \frac{120}{100}$

Step2: Cross-multiply to solve for $a$

$a = \frac{120 \times 80}{100}$

Step3: Calculate the final value

$a = \frac{9600}{100} = 96$

Answer:

$a = 96$