Question

Peyton, Aiden, and Kaden are splitting the cost of a new computer. Peyton will pay 28% Aiden will pay 0.32 of the cost , and Kaden will pay the remainder. what percent of the cost is Kaden paying?​

Answer 1

Kaden is paying 40% of the cost of the new computer. This is calculated by subtracting the combined percentages that Peyton and Aiden are paying (28% + 32% = 60%) from the total 100%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine what percent of the cost Kaden is paying for the new computer, we first take into account the percentages that Peyton and Aiden are paying. Peyton is paying 28% and Aiden is paying 32% (which is the decimal 0.32 expressed as a percent). Since the total cost must be divided to add up to 100%, Kaden's percentage is the remainder of this total when Peyton and Aiden's percentages are subtracted from 100%.

The calculation would be:

• 100% - (Peyton's percent + Aiden's percent)
• 100% - (28% + 32%)
• 100% - 60%
• 100% - 60% = 40%

Therefore, Kaden is paying 40% of the cost of the new computer.