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What is 60% of $80?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to calculate what 60% of $80 is. To solve this, we will multiply $80 by 0.60 (which is the decimal form of 60%).

Answer

$48
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is $48.

Steps to Solve

  1. Convert Percentage to Decimal

To find 60% as a decimal, divide 60 by 100:

$$ 0.60 = \frac{60}{100} $$

  1. Multiply the Decimal by the Amount

Next, multiply the decimal (0.60) by the amount (80):

$$ 80 \times 0.60 $$

  1. Calculate the Final Answer

Perform the multiplication:

$$ 80 \times 0.60 = 48 $$

The final answer is $48.

More Information

Calculating percentages is very useful in everyday life, such as when determining discounts, sales tax, or tips. In this case, (60%) of (80) is (48), indicating a portion of that amount.

Tips

  • Forgetting to convert the percentage to a decimal before multiplying. Always remember to divide the percentage by (100).
  • Miscalculating the multiplication. It's important to double-check calculations.
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