7.2
Solving Percent Problems Using Percent Equations
and Proportions
Method 1: PERCENT EQUATIONS (review)
2. Solve percent equations to find the amount
Percent Equation (Formula)
Any percent sentence can be translated to a percent
equation that has the form:
amount = percent·base or part = percent·base
e.g.3 What number is 340% of 28.4?
Ans. x = 96.56
x = 340% · 28.4
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