To find 37 as a percentage of 42 and round it to the nearest percent, you can follow these steps:
1. Divide the given number by the total number:
Divide 37 by 42.
\(\[
\frac{37}{42} \approx 0.88095
\]\)
2. Convert the decimal to a percentage:
To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply it by 100.
\(\[
0.88095 \times 100 = 88.095
\]\)
3. Round the percentage to the nearest whole number:
To round 88.095 to the nearest whole number, look at the tenths place (the first digit after the decimal point). If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.
Since the tenths place is 0 (which is less than 5), we round down.
\(\[
88.095 \approx 88
\]\)
Therefore, 37 as a percentage of 42, rounded to the nearest percent, is 88%.
