To find [tex]\(3.1 \%\)[/tex] of 600, follow these steps:
1. Convert the percentage to a decimal:
A percentage of [tex]\(3.1 \%\)[/tex] can be converted to a decimal by dividing 3.1 by 100:
[tex]\[
\frac{3.1}{100} = 0.031
\][/tex]
2. Multiply the decimal by the given number:
Now, multiply this decimal value by 600 to find the percentage of the number:
[tex]\[
0.031 \times 600
\][/tex]
3. Perform the multiplication:
When you multiply 0.031 by 600, you get:
[tex]\[
0.031 \times 600 = 18.6
\][/tex]
So, [tex]\(3.1 \%\)[/tex] of 600 is [tex]\(18.6\)[/tex].
