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Solution - Percentage

5222.4
5222.4

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Step-by-step explanation

1. Convert percentages into fractions or decimals

For fraction: divide 255 by 100 and remove the % sign.
255%=255100

For decimal: move the decimal point 2 places to the left and remove the % sign.
255%=2.55

2. Multiply the decimal or fraction by the quantity that equals 100%

100%=2048
2551002048=2.552048=5222.4

255% of 2,048 is 5222.4

Why learn this

"Only today- 55% off on all shoes!"
"The interest has gone up by 0.7%."
"20% tip is included in the bill."

Percentages are really useful ways to understand how numbers are related. They show up constantly in everyday life - from shopping to using the internet, important statistics and beyond - so understanding them is 100% worth the time commitment.

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