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question 2 of 8, step 1 of 1
use the basic proportion \\(\frac{p}{100} = \frac{a}{b}\\) to solve the following problem for the unknown quantity. round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
95 % of 36 is ____.
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify values for proportion

We know the proportion is $\frac{p}{100}=\frac{A}{B}$. Here, we want to find 95% of 36, so $p = 95$, $B = 36$, and we need to find $A$. Wait, actually, re - interpreting: "95% of 36" means $A$ is the part, $B = 36$ (the whole), and $p = 95$ (the percentage). So the proportion is $\frac{95}{100}=\frac{A}{36}$.

Step2: Solve for A

Cross - multiply: $100\times A=95\times36$. Then $A=\frac{95\times36}{100}$. Calculate $95\times36 = 3420$. Then $A=\frac{3420}{100}=34.2$.

Answer:

34.2