Find the percent using the percet proportion.

54 patients is what percent of 900 patients?

The percents is___%

7 answers

Jamar/Elliot -- please don't switch screen names.

54/900 = x

Solve for x
So i'm suppose to divide 54 into 900?
Nope -- the other way around.

Divide 900 into 54. Your answer will be a decimal.
16.6?
No -- your answer should be a decimal that converts to less than 10 %
0.06
Right! 0.06 = 6%

54 patients out of a total of 900 patients = 6 %.