Question

Marcus has a 48-ounce soda. He drinks 15 ounces. What is the percentage of ounces Marcus has left from his soda? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

A) 68.8
B) 45.6
C) 86.8
D) 34.9

Answer 1

answer:A

48-15=33

therefore he has 33 ounces left. so to work out the percentage you do the amount left divided by the total x100

33/48 x100 = 68.75

Because the answer wants the result rounded it will round up the the nearest 10th the be 68.8 which is A

Answer 2

Answer: A) 68.8%

Explanation:

48-15=33

He has 33 oz of soda left. Divide 33/48 and then multiply by 100 to get a percentage. you get 68.75% but you have to round up the the nearest tenth so it will be 68.8%