Question

Of the 50 USA states 4 have names that start with letter W.

Answer 1

The percentage would be 8% because it is 4/50 so it would be 8/100, which makes it 8%.

Answer 2

4 out of 50 is what percent
4/50 is what percent

percent mens parts out of 100
x%=x/100

4/50=x/100
multiply both sides by 100
8=x
answer is 8%