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Which of the methods below can be used to workout 95% of an amount? a. Dividing the amount 100 and multiply by 95 b. Working out 5% of the amount and taking it away from the full amount c. Dividing 95 by 100 and multiplying the answer by the amount d. Dividing the amount by 95 and then multiply by 100

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Answer to a math question Which of the methods below can be used to workout 95% of an amount? a. Dividing the amount 100 and multiply by 95 b. Working out 5% of the amount and taking it away from the full amount c. Dividing 95 by 100 and multiplying the answer by the amount d. Dividing the amount by 95 and then multiply by 100

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Option a would work since dividing by 100 and multiply by 95 would mean multiplying by 95/100 or 95% Option b is also correct since 5% of the amount will result into 95% of the amount

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