Question

Xavier is chopping 60 brussels sprouts for dinner. It took him 3 minutes to chop the first 15 brussels sprouts.

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What percent of the brussels sprouts has he chopped so far? Show work in space provided.

Answer 1

25%

Explanation:

15/60 = 0.25

0.25*100 = 25%

Answer 2

25 %

Explanation:

If you know that there is 60 brussels to chop, and you have already chopped 15, then do 15/60. 15/60 simplifies to 1/4 which is 0.25 which is 25%