Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-9 Percents - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 142: 32

Answer

The percent is $266.\overline6\%$.

Work Step by Step

$a=p\%\times b$ substitute $96=p\%\times36$ divide both sides by 36 $96\div36=p\%\times36\div36$ simplify $2.6\overline6=p\%$ convert to percent $266.\overline6\%=p\%$
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