Question

There are 15 cartons that each contain a dozen eggs. Of all of the eggs ,5 are cracked? Round to the nearest percent, if necessary. A. 3%, B. 5%, C. 25%, D. 33%

Answer 1

5/(15*12)

5/180

1/36

as a percentage:

100(1/36)

100/36

25/9

2 7/9 %

3% to nearest whole percent

Answer 2

the answer is D. 33 %