what is 125 percent of 80
125 % of 80 = 1.25 * 80 = 100
120
Of means multiplication, so 125% of 80 is the same as 125%(80).
125% is equal to 5/4.
5/4(80)
=120
Your method would work if you did your math right: (5/4)*80 = 100
NO, Guest #2. Hectictar's answer is the correct one!
125% means =125 /100 =1.25, then multiply this by 80,
1.25 x 80 = 100 which is the right answer.