What is 3% of 84?

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Step 1: Our output value is 84
Step 2: we represent the unknown value with X
Step 3: From step 1 above, 84 = 100%
Step 4: Similarly, X = 3%
Step 5: This results in a pair of simple equations:
84 = 100%(1)
X = 3%(2)
Step 6: By dividing equation 1 by equation 2 and noting that both the RHS ( right hand side) of both equations have the same unit (%); we have
84/x = 100% / 3%
Step 7: Again, the reciprocal of both sides gives
X/84 = 3/100
X = 2.52
Therefore, 3% of 84 is 2.52