Calculate 2% of 60: Basic Percentage Problem Solving

Question

Calculate 2% of 60:

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Calculate 2% of 60
00:04 Apply the formula to convert percentages to fractions
00:10 This fraction is equal to 2%
00:15 Multiply this fraction by the number itself in order to determine the percentage
00:23 Proceed to break down into factors and reduce wherever possible
00:36 This is the solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To calculate 2% of 60, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Use the percentage formula: Percentage value=p100×W\text{Percentage value} = \frac{p}{100} \times W.
  • Step 2: Substitute the given values: Here, p=2p = 2 and W=60W = 60.
  • Step 3: Perform the calculation: 2100×60=0.02×60\frac{2}{100} \times 60 = 0.02 \times 60.
  • Step 4: Multiply: 0.02×60=1.20.02 \times 60 = 1.2.

Therefore, 2% of 60 is 1.21.2.

The correct choice from the provided options is :

1.2

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Answer

1.2