Question

In a box of 250 paperclips, 50 are red. What percent of paperclips are red

Answer 1

20% of the paperclips are red.

Explanation:

50 ÷ 250 = 0.2

0.2 × 100 = 20

= 20%

Answer 2

50/250 = 1/5 = 0.20 = 20%

Answer: 20%