Question

If it rains 40% of the days in April, how many days will it rain? (HOW DID YOU GET YOUR ANSWER. PLEASE SHOW WORK!! ONLY ANSWER IF YOU SHOW ON HOW YOU GOT YOUR ANSWER!!!)

A. 12
B. 1/169
C. 11 1/8
D. 60%
E. 0.5
F. 2/112
G. 25%
H. 0.25
I. 25

Answer 1

Explanation:

40% of 30 dsys =12 by dividing

Answer 2

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Answer:

A. 12

Explanation:

"Of" means "times" when you're talking about percentages. 40% of 30 means 40% times 30:

40% × 30 = 40/100 × 30 = 1200/100 = 12

40% of 30 days is 12 days

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In general "%" and "/100" are interchangeable. They mean the same thing.