What number is \( 84.5 \% \) of \( 280 ? \)

To find \( 84.5\% \) of \( 280 \), you can convert the percentage into a decimal by dividing by \( 100 \). So, \( 84.5\% \) becomes \( 0.845 \). You then multiply this decimal by \( 280 \): \[ 0.845 \times 280 = 237.6 \] Thus, \( 84.5\% \) of \( 280 \) is \( 237.6 \). If you’re ever unsure about percentage calculations, remember that finding a percentage of a number can also be visualized with a pie chart. Imagine dividing the whole (in this case, \( 280 \)) into 100 equal slices — each slice represents \( 1\% \). Counting out \( 84.5 \) of those slices will give you a clear picture of how much \( 237.6 \) represents. Also, a common mistake when dealing with percentages is forgetting to convert them into decimals before multiplication. Always remember, \( \frac{percent}{100} = decimal \) is your golden rule for accurate calculations!