Question

80 people were laying out on the beach. Clouds started forming, and it looked like it was going to rain. 42 people left. What is a reasonable estimate for the percentage of people that left the beach?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 75%

Answer 1

b25

Explanation:

beacuse that is a rain and reasonable he percentage

Answer 2

C. 50%

Explanation:

Since 40 is half of 80, and 50% means half, and 42 out of 80 is close to half, then 42 out of 80 is close to 50%.

Answer: C. 50%