Problem 60 - Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills

Question

Solve the percent problem. What is \(30 \%\) of \(160 ?\)

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The value of 30 percent of 160 is 48.

Step 1: Express percentage as decimal

First, convert the percent value to decimal. You can do this by dividing the percentage by 100. Hence, 30 percent can be converted to decimal as follows: \( \frac{30}{100} = 0.3 \)

Step 2: Compute the percentage of the given number

Now, to find 30 percent of 160, multiply 160 by the decimal equivalent of 30 percent which is 0.3, like this: \( 160 * 0.3 = 48 \)