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To find the percentage (p) of any number (n), which formula can be used?

(p x 100) ÷ n
(p x n) ÷ 100
100 - (p x n)
(n x 100) ÷ p

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Answer: B - To find the percentage of any number, such as 42% of 677, for example, multiply the percentage in its whole value by the number, then divide the product by 100. (42 x 677) ÷ 100 = 284.34.

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