Question

Marilyn has 24 hair ribbons. 9 of her ribbons are red. What percent of her hair

ribbons are red?
A. 30%
B. 37.5%
C. 25%
D. 40%

Answer 1

B. 37.5

Explanation:

100/24 = 4.1666666667

4.1666666667*9 = 37.5

Answer 2

37.5
9/24=0.375
Move the decimal two places and you get 37.5%