24 is what percent of 800

24 is what percent of 800

percent mean parts out of 100 so x%=x/100

'of' means multiply or times

24 is what percent of 800 means

24=x/100 times 800

24=800x/100

24=8x

divide both sidse by 8

3=x

answer is 3%

(easy way is 24 out of 800=24/800=3/100=3%)