Question

question 14

your boss informs you that your bonus this year will be 2.25 times what it was last year. you want to know what percentage this is equal to.

convert 2.25 to a percent.

225%
22.5%
2.25%
0.225%

Explanation:

Multiply the decimal by 100

$$ 2.25 \times 100 = 225 $$

Append the percentage symbol

$$ 225\% $$

Answer:

• (A) 225% (Correct answer)
• (B) 22.5%
• (C) 2.25%
• (D) 0.225%