Question

On Monday in the 7th grade had 12 girls and 15 boys absent. If there are a total of 120 students in the 7th grade . what percentage of 7th graders were absent on Monday

Answer 1

22.5

Explanation:

The amount of students that were absent are 12 + 15 = 27. There are 120 students in the 7th grade. You multiply 27 and 100 and get 2700. Once you have that you divide 2700 by 120. 2700 divided by 120 = 22.5

Answer 2

22.5

Explanation:

12 + 15 = 27

What percent of 120 is 27? = 22.5