+2441 First, you must convert 16% to something that is a bit more manageable. I'll convert it to a fraction. Remember that \(a\%=\frac{a}{100}\).
Therefore, \(16\%=\frac{16}{100}\). However, \(\frac{16}{100}\) can be put in simplest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their GCF, 4. Let's do that:
\(\frac{16}{100}\div\frac{4}{4}=\frac{4}{25}\)
"Of" in this problem is actually referring to multiplication. 16% of 50 is the same as saying 16% multiplied by 50.
\(\frac{4}{25}*\frac{50}{1}=\frac{200}{25}=8\)
Therefore, \(16\%\hspace{1mm}\text{of}\hspace{1mm}50=8\)
