Chapter 4 - Proportions, Percents, and Solving Inequalities - Chapter 4 Review Problem Set - Page 183: 28

The answer is 25%.

Let X be the number we are looking for. What percent of 56 means X $\times$ 56. So, this question translates to: 14 = X $\times$ 56 Divide both sides by 56 X = 0.25 To turn 0.25 into a percentage, we multiply it by 100%. So, 0.25 × 100% = 25%