To calculate [tex]\( 25\% \)[/tex] of [tex]\( 200 \)[/tex], let's follow these steps:
1. Convert the Percentage to a Decimal:
[tex]\( 25\% \)[/tex] means [tex]\( 25 \)[/tex] per [tex]\( 100 \)[/tex]. To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by [tex]\( 100 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
25\% = \frac{25}{100} = 0.25
\][/tex]
2. Multiply the Decimal by the Number:
Now, multiply the decimal form of the percentage by the number:
[tex]\[
0.25 \times 200 = 50.0
\][/tex]
So, [tex]\( 25\% \)[/tex] of [tex]\( 200 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( 50.0 \)[/tex].
