How to determine the percent between two whole numbers

The video tutorial explains how to determine what percent 20 is of 240 by setting up a proportion equation. The instructor guides through simplifying the equation by canceling zeros and solving it using cross multiplication. The process involves long division to find the final answer, which is approximately 8.33%. The tutorial concludes with a check for potential errors in the calculation.

What is the first step in solving the problem of finding what percent 20 is of 240?

• Divide 240 by 20

• Add 20 and 240

• Multiply 20 by 240

• Set up a proportion

After simplifying the fraction 20/240, what is the resulting fraction?

• 1/12

• 1/10

• 1/6

• 1/8

What equation is formed after applying cross-multiplication to the simplified fraction?

• 12 * X = 100

• X = 12 * 100

• 12 = X * 100

• X = 100 / 12

During the long division process, how many times does 12 go into 100?

• 9 times

• 8 times

• 7 times

• 10 times

What is the final percentage result of the problem?

• 8.25%

• 8.33%

• 8.50%

• 8.75%