Question

Carl used 72% of a tank of gasoline going to Houston. Which decimal and percent represent this amount?

A. 0.72 or 72%
B. 0.12 or 12%
C. 0.50 or 50%
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Carl used 72% of a tank of gasoline, which is represented as 0.72 in decimal form or 72% as a percent, indicating that the correct answer is A. 0.72 or 72%.

Step-by-step explanation:

If Carl used 72% of a tank of gasoline going to Houston, the decimal and percent that represent this amount are 0.72 or 72%. Therefore, the correct answer is A. 0.72 or 72%. To convert a percentage to a decimal, you divide the percent by 100. So in this case, 72% divided by 100 equals 0.72.