Question

A boat is 170 inches long. A truck is 80% longer than the truck.How long is the truck?

250 inches
213 inches
306 inches
136 inches

15 points <33

Answer 1

C) 136 inches.

Explanation:

To find this just do the equation:

170 x 0.8 = ?

This equation tells use how much 80% of 170 is. Also, before doing an equation like this, change the percentage into a decimal like 80% to 0.8.

So,

170 x 0.8 = 136

170 + 136 = 306

So the boat is 306 inches.

Answer 2

306 inches

Explanation:

80% = 0.8

170 inches × 80% = 170 × 0.8 = 136

The truck is 80% longer than the boat. 80% of the boat is 136.

So, the boat is 170 inches + 136 inches = 306 inches.