Question

Bill spent a total of $35 at the grocery store. Of this amount, he spent $28 on fruit. What percentage of the total did he spend

on fruit?

Answer 1

80%

Explanation:

28/35 as a percent =

First, simplify the fraction.

28/35 = 4/5

Next, turn the simplified fraction into a denominator of 100.

4/5 = 80/100

80/100 = 80%