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What is 54% of $789.56?

  • A. $426.37
  • B. $363.20
  • C. $426.36
  • D. $526.38
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To find 54% of $789.56, you need to multiply $789.56 by 0.54 (which represents 54% as a decimal). $789.56 * 0.54 = $426.36. Therefore, the correct answer is $426.36. When calculating a percentage of a number, you convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100 (54% = 54/100 = 0.54) and then multiply it by the number to find the result. In this case, converting 54% to a decimal gives 0.54, and then multiplying by $789.56 gives the answer of $426.36.