Question

What is 50% of $68? Show all of your work. Use the percent proportion model shown below to set up the equation before you calculate the answer.

Answer 1

$34

Explanation:

50% is half of 100%

(Because 50% x 2 = 100%)

Thus, half the money ($68) to find 50%.

So, 68÷2 = 34

Final answer is $34

Or

50/100 x $68 =$34

Hope this helps!