Question

Marjani's garden contains roses, daffodils,and tulips.About 3/5 of the flowers are tulips.What percent of the flowers in Marjani's garden are NOT tulips?

A.40 percent
C.60 percent
D.70 percent

Answer 1

The answer is A.40 percent

Step-by-step explanation: The fraction indicating the number of flowers that are not tulips is:

1- 3/5= 2/5

2/5

= 2/5* (100/100) (because 100/100= 1)

= 2/5* 100%

= 40%

Answer 2

The fraction indicating the number of flowers that are not tulips is:
1- 3/5= 2/5

2/5
= 2/5* (100/100) (because 100/100= 1)
= 2/5* 100%
= 40%

The correct answer is A. 40 percent~