Question

Davie went to his local zoo where 40% of its exhibits featured reptiles. If the zoo features 60 exhibits in total, how many of the zoo's exhibits feature reptiles? Round your answer to the nearest whole number if necessary.

Group of answer choices

12 exhibits

8 exhibits

18 exhibits

24 exhibits

Answer 1

If 40% of the exhibits feature reptiles and there are 60 exhibits in total, we can find the number of exhibits that feature reptiles by multiplying 60 by 40%:

60 x 40% = 60 x 0.4 = 24

Therefore, 24 of the zoo's exhibits feature reptiles. Answer: 24 exhibits.