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Difficulty: EasyCalculating Percentages of Quantities

A base supply depot has $1,200$ field rations in stock. If $15\%$ of these rations are designated for immediate deployment, how many field rations are designated for immediate deployment?

A
$1,020$
B
$1,185$
$180$ Answer
D
$18$

Answer

The correct number of field rations designated for immediate deployment is

180

The correct answer is determined by finding

15\%

1,200

, which is calculated by multiplying

1,200

0.15

to yield

180

Step-by-Step Solution

Convert the percentage to a decimal.

15\% = 0.15

Percentages must be converted into decimals or fractions before performing calculations.

Multiply the total number of rations by the decimal equivalent of the percentage.

1,200 \times 0.15 = 180

To calculate a specific percentage of a total quantity, multiply the total by the percentage rate.

Key Concept

Calculating Percentages of Quantities

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