Question

What is 45 percent of 175

Answer 1

45% of 175 = 

45/100 * 175  = (45*175)/100 = (9*175)/20 = (9*35)/4 = 315/4 = 78 3/4

Answer 2

is means equal in mathematics
of means multiplication

$x = \frac{45}{100} \times 175$

 x = 78.75

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