Question

James want to buy a vidoe game system that cost $310.00 his parents say James must raise 45% of the money himself. How much money must James raise

A $124.00
B $135.00
C $139.50
D $170.50

Answer 1

James must attain $139.5 for his game system.

Explanation:

When dealing with percentages, keep in mind that a full percentile is 100% which equivalent to 1 whole. So to find your answer, start with moving the decimal in the percentage to the left by 2. Meaning that 45% will be translated to .45. Multiply $310 by .45 and your answer will come out to be $139.50.

1) Slide decimal 2 places left in percentage (45% = .45)

2) Multiply new decimal by total (310 x .45)

3) All done! ($139.50)