Question

What percentage of 225 is 20

Answer 1

The Solution:

We are asked to determine the percentage of 20 out of 225.

That is,

$\frac{20}{225}\times100=\frac{20\times4}{9}=\frac{80}{9}=8.8889\approx8.889\text{\%}$

Therefore, the correct answer is approximately 8.889%

Further explanation:

20 out of 225 gives the fraction: 20/225

To write this as a percentage, you have to multiply by 100.

$\frac{20}{225}\times100=8.8889\text{ \%}$