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Chapter 11: Problem 20

Solve the percent problem. What distance is \(24 \%\) of 710 miles?

Short Answer

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The distance that represents \(24 \%\) of 710 miles is 170.4 miles.

Step by step solution

01

Convert the Percentage into a Decimal

We convert \(24 \%\) into a decimal by dividing 24 by 100. It would be written as \(0.24\).
02

Calculate the Distance

Now, to find \(24 \%\) of 710 miles, we multiply 710 by the decimal equivalent of 24%. \(710 * 0.24 = 170.4\).

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