Question

square footage 1600 sq ft
square footage 30%
allowance?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula

To find a percentage of a number, use the formula $A = P\times N$, where $A$ is the amount (allowance), $P$ is the percentage (in decimal form), and $N$ is the base number.

Step2: Convert percentage to decimal

$30\%=\frac{30}{100}=0.3$

Step3: Calculate the allowance

$A = 0.3\times1600$
$A = 480$

Answer:

480