Question

The school band has a goal of raising $800 for some new uniforms. If they have raised $512 so far, what percent of their goal have they raised?

Answer 1

The Answer would be 64%

Answer 2

Answer: 64%

Explanation:

The band needs $800 for new uniforms and of that, they only raised $512.

Set up a proportion
`(part)/(total) = (percentage)/(100)`and plug everything you know in.

`(512)/(800)` =
`(x)/(100)`

Solve for x by cross multiplying and dividing.

512 × 100 = 51200

51200 ÷ 800 = 64

x = 64

The school band has raised 64% of their goal already.