What percent of 125 is 5

125 = 100%

5 = x%

100% : x % = 125 : 5

(100 : x) • x = (125 : 5) • x - - Multiply both sides of the equation by x

100 = 25 • x - - Divide both sides of the equation by 25

4 = x

5 is 4% of 125

Answer=4%

5 x

___=___

125 100

cross multiply

125x=500

divide both sides by 125

x=4