​Solve Each of the Following Problems for the Percentage

question 26

Short Answer

​Solve each of the following problems for the percentage.
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a.37.5% of 1600 = ______
b.16% of 42.5 = ______
c.1/4% of $220 = ______

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Definitions:

Sphygmomanometer

A tool designed for blood pressure assessment, featuring a cuff that can be inflated to constrict blood flow, along with a manometer to gauge the pressure.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The top number in a blood pressure reading, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Inefficient Contraction

Inadequate tightening or shortening of muscle fibers, often referring to the heart muscle, which impairs the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.

Peripheral Pulse

The pulse felt at points on the body where arteries are close to the skin, such as the wrist or neck, indicative of the heartbeat and blood circulation efficiency.