The discussion centers on calculating the value of 'a' divided by a% of 'a'. Participants clarify that a% of 'a' can be expressed mathematically as (a/100) * a, resulting in a^2/100. The confusion arises from defining a%, with one participant mistakenly equating it to 100. The correct interpretation is that a% represents a fraction of 'a', specifically a/100. This leads to the conclusion that the expression simplifies to a/(a^2/100), which can be further analyzed for specific values of 'a'.
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How would you express a% as a decimal number? Hint: what is 50% of something as a decimal number?zak100 said:Homework Statement
What is 'a' divided by a% of a?
Homework Equations
a div a/a * 100
The Attempt at a Solution
a/1/a/a * 100 = a/100
which is not a correct answer. I can't define a%. In my view a% of a means 100 i.e. a/a * 100.
Some body please guide me.
Zulfi.
zak100 said:Homework Statement
What is 'a' divided by a% of a?
Homework Equations
a div a/a * 100
The Attempt at a Solution
a/1/a/a * 100 = a/100
which is not a correct answer. I can't define a%. In my view a% of a means 100 i.e. a/a * 100.
Some body please guide me.
Zulfi.
zak100 said:Hi,
Thanks for your attention.
a% of x = a/x * 100
if x = a , i would get 100.
Zulfi.
zak100 said:Hi,
<50% of 50 is one-half of 50>
= 0.5 (50)
what about a% of a = (a/100 )* a.
Is the above correct?
Please guide me.
Zulfi.