Convert to decimal: Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal.To find a percentage of a number, first convert the percentage to a decimal. For 62.5%, move the decimal point two places to the left.Calculation: 62.5%=0.625
Multiply by number: Step 2: Multiply the decimal by the number.Now, multiply the decimal obtained by the number to find the required percentage.Calculation: 0.625×88=55
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