Question

Ms. Ponse knows that only 44% of the pencils she

leis students borrow will be returned to her. She will
let students borrow 125 pencils in the second
semester. How many pencils can Ms. Ponse plan on
getting back?

Answer 1

She can expect to receive back 0.44(125 pencils) = 55 pencils

Explanation:

She loans out 125 pencils. If 44% will likely be returned, then 100% - 44%, or 56%, will not be returned.

She can expect to receive back 0.44(125 pencils) = 55 pencils

Answer 2

55

Explanation:

44% * 125 = 0.44 * 125 = 55