Let us recall the Elements of Percentage problem.

1. Base (B) - is the number representing the whole. It follows the preposition “of”.

2. Rate (R) - is the ratio of a number to 100. It is followed by the percent (%) sign.

Example 25%.

3. Percentage (P) - is the part of the base determined by the rate.

To find the percentage when the base and the rate are given, use the formula

P = RxB . Note that before applying the formula, rate must be converted to

decimal first before applying the formula.
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