In mathematics, a percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. It is often denoted using the percent sign, "%",
Given that a metal bar weighs 8.18 ounces and 96% of the bar is silver.
The amount of Silver in the bar is
[tex] A=\frac{96}{100}(8.18) =7.8528 [/tex].
The amount of Silver in the bar in ounces is [tex] 7.8528\;ounces [/tex].
