Question

Ayden had a goal of finishing painting at least 80% of the 500 square meters of a house's walls by today. He actually finished painting 415 square meters today. Did Ayden meet his goal? Why?

Answer sentence:

(Yes/no), Ayden painted ____ square meters (more/less) than his goal.

Use the answer sentence above in your answer.

Answer 1

Ayden painted more square meters (more/less) than his goal. Because 80 percent of 500 is 400. This means that Aydan's goal was 400. Since 415 is greater than 400 Aydan reached his goal!

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