Question

4. A metal bar weighs 8.75 ounces. 90% of the bar is silver. How many ounces of silver are in the

bar?
How many ounces of silver are in the bar

Answer 1

90% of 8.75oz

• 90/100×8.75
• 0.9(8.75)
• 7.87oz

Answer 2

• 7.875 ounces

Explanation:

Find 90% of 8.75 ounces:

• 8.75*0.9 = 7.875