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Select the correct answer.

What is [tex]66 \%[/tex] of [tex]75[/tex]?

A. 25
B. 33
C. 40
D. 49.5
E. 66

Answer :

To find 66% of 75, follow these steps:

1. Understand the Percent Concept: When we say "66% of 75," we mean 66 out of every 100 parts of 75.

2. Convert the Percentage to a Decimal: The percent can be converted to a decimal by dividing by 100. So, [tex]\(66\%\)[/tex] as a decimal is [tex]\( \frac{66}{100} = 0.66 \)[/tex].

3. Multiply by the Given Number: To find 66% of 75, multiply the decimal by the number. So, you calculate [tex]\( 0.66 \times 75 \)[/tex].

4. Solve the Multiplication:
[tex]\[
0.66 \times 75 = 49.5
\][/tex]

Therefore, 66% of 75 is 49.5.

The answer is D. 49.5.