To find what 8% of 425 coins is, we need to calculate 8% of 425. This involves multiplying 425 by 0.08 (since 8% is equivalent to 0.08 in decimal form).
Step 1: Convert Percentage to Decimal
To find 8% of 425, we first convert the percentage to a decimal. This is done by dividing the percentage by 100:
\[
8\% = \frac{8}{100} = 0.08
\]
Step 2: Multiply by Total Coins
Next, we multiply the decimal by the total number of coins to find the desired percentage:
\[
0.08 \times 425 = 34.0
\]