Q20. - Algebra 1

Question

Use the percent proportion to find each number.

Find 0.5% of 250.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The value of 0.5% of 250 is 1.25.

Step 1 .Given information.

The expression 0.5% of 250.

Step 2. Definition of percentage.

A percentage is a ratio that can be expressed as a fraction of 100. 

Step 3. Assumptions and apply the definition of percentage.

Let x is 0.5% of 250. 

Apply the definition of percentage. So,

$250\times 0.5\%=x$ 

Step 3. Calculations.

$$\begin{gathered} 250\times 0.5\%=x \\ 250\times \frac{0.5}{100}=x \\ \frac{125}{100}=x \\ x=1.25 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the value of the expression of 250 is 1.25.