Question

Nicholas shot 15 arrows. 40% of the arrows hit the target. How many arrows did not hit the target?

Answer 1

60% = 9 arrows did not the target

Explanation:

Total number of arrows = 15

Percentage of arrows that hit the target = 40%

Number of arrows that hit the target = 40/100 * 15

= 6

Percentage of arrows that did not hit the target = 60%

Number of arrows that did not hit the target = 60/100 * 15

= 9
So, the number of arrows that did not hit the target is 9 arrows.

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

15 arrows are shot in total, 40% hit, 60% don't.

60% is the same as 6/10 or 0.6

0.6 x 15 = 9

9 arrows didn't hit the target

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