Write the Percent Problem as a Proportion or Equation and Solve

question 18

Multiple Choice

Write the percent problem as a proportion or equation and solve. Round to the nearest tenth or tenth of a percent. 145 is what percent of 215?

• A) 311.8%
• B) 67.4%
• C) 148.3%
• D) 68.7%
• E) 72.8%

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