Question

Ruth bought cupcakes for her sister's birthday party. 14 cupcakes had sprinkles on top. The other 21 cupcakes did not have sprinkles. What percentage of the cupcakes had sprinkles?

Answer 1

40%

Explanation:

14 + 21 = 35

14/35 × 100 = 40

Therefore 40% of the cupcakes had sprinkles

Answer 2

40%

Explanation:

total cupcakes: 14+21 = 35

Percentage with sprinkles = sprinkles / total

= 14/35

=.4

= 40 %