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38% of 250 is equal to:

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RRB ALP 2018 CBT 2 Fitter Question Paper (21-Jan-2019) (Shift 3)
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95

Calculating Percentage: 38% of 250

The question asks us to find the value of 38% of 250. This is a common type of percentage calculation problem.

Understanding Percentages

A percentage is a way of expressing a fraction of 100. For example, 38% means 38 out of 100, which can be written as the fraction $\frac{38}{100}$ or the decimal 0.38.

To find a percentage of a number, we convert the percentage to a decimal or a fraction and then multiply it by the number.

Step-by-Step Calculation

Here is how we can calculate 38% of 250:

  1. Convert the percentage to a decimal: Divide the percentage by 100.
  2. Multiply the decimal by the given number (250).

Let's perform the calculation:

  • Convert 38% to a decimal: $38\% = \frac{38}{100} = 0.38$
  • Multiply the decimal by 250: $0.38 \times 250$

Now, let's do the multiplication:

$\begin{array}{@{}c@{\,}c@{}c@{}c} & & 2 & 5 & 0 \\ \times & & 0 & . & 3 & 8 \\ \hline & 2 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ & 7 & 5 & 0 & \\ \hline & 9 & 5 & . & 0 & 0 \end{array}$

So, $0.38 \times 250 = 95$.

Alternatively, using fractions:

  • Convert 38% to a fraction: $38\% = \frac{38}{100}$
  • Multiply the fraction by 250: $\frac{38}{100} \times 250$
  • Simplify the expression: $\frac{38}{100} \times 250 = \frac{38 \times 250}{100} = \frac{9500}{100} = 95$

Result

The calculation shows that 38% of 250 is equal to 95.

Percentage Equivalent Decimal Calculation Result
38% 0.38 $0.38 \times 250$ 95

Revision Table: Key Percentage Concepts

Concept Description Example
Percentage Definition A part per hundred. Represented by the symbol %. 50% means 50 out of 100.
Converting % to Decimal Divide the percentage by 100. 75% = $75/100 = 0.75$.
Converting Decimal to % Multiply the decimal by 100. $0.25 = 0.25 \times 100 = 25\%$.
Calculating % of a Number Convert % to decimal/fraction and multiply by the number. 10% of 200 = $0.10 \times 200 = 20$.

Additional Information: Applications of Percentages

Percentages are widely used in various aspects of life and mathematics. Understanding how to calculate and work with percentages is crucial.

  • Finance: Calculating interest rates, discounts, taxes, and profit margins.
  • Statistics: Representing proportions and data distributions.
  • Retail: Applying discounts during sales.
  • Education: Grading exams and comparing performance.
  • Science: Expressing concentrations in solutions.

The ability to quickly calculate percentages helps in making informed decisions in everyday situations.

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