Question

60 out of 1240 fruit trees are poisonous. What percent of trees are poisoned? Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

4.8%

Explanation:

to do this create a ratio and cross-multiply

`(60)/(1240) = (x)/(100)`

now that we have a our ratio, where x = the percent of poisonous trees, we can cross-multiply and solve to find its value

cross-multiplying leaves you with

`1240x=6000`

now solve for x, dividing both sides of your equation by 1240

once you've divided, you should be left with

`4.8`

since this number is already out of 100, it is equivalent to your percent, so slap a percent sign on the end and you're done!

Answer 2

4.8

Explanation: