Question

The local animal shelter expects a 42% decrease in adoptions in october. During September 85 animals were adopted. About how many animals are expected to be adopted in October?​

Answer 1

42

___ x 85 = 35.7

100

35.7 rounded would be about 36. Because that is what they are expecting to be adopted.

Answer 2

36 animals were expected to be adopted in October

Explanation:

42%/100 = 0.42

0.42 * 85 = 35.7

35.7 rounds up to 36 animals! (Since you can't have 0.7 animals XD)

Good luck!!