High School Placement Test (HSPT) Practice Test

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What percent of 80 is 17.6?

The correct answer is: 22%

To determine what percent of 80 is 17.6, start by setting up the equation to find the percentage: Let $ x $ be the unknown percentage. You can express the relationship as: \[ \frac{17.6}{80} \times 100 = x \] First, calculate $ \frac{17.6}{80} $: \[ \frac{17.6}{80} = 0.22 \] Next, multiply by 100 to convert this fraction into a percentage: \[ 0.22 \times 100 = 22 \] This means 17.6 is 22% of 80. Understanding this calculation involves recognizing the need to convert a part (17.6) into its percentage form relative to a whole (80). This systematic approach to working through each step ensures clarity in arriving at the final answer.