Question

8. Terry, a plumber, worked 9 months out of the year. What percent of the year

was Terry NOT WORKING? *

Answer 1

9 months working X%
12 months not working. 100 %
X=9•100/12
X=75%
Terry spent 75% of the year working

100-75%=25%
Terry spent 25% of the year not working

Answer 2

25%

Explanation:

9/12 = 3/4

1/4 (the months he wasn't working) = 25%