Question

Mary spent a total of $60 at the grocery store. Of this amount, she spent $9 on fruit. What percentage of the total did she spend on fruit?

Answer 1

15%

Explanation:

15% of 60 is nine

9/60=.15

.15*60=9

Answer 2

9 divided by 60 equals 0.15, turn that into a percent 15%. Therefore, Mary spent 15% of the money on fruit.