Question

Molly brought chocolate and vanilla cupcakes to school for her birthday. 10 students decided to take a cupcake, and 1 of them picked vanilla. What percentage of the students picked a vanilla cupcake?

Write your answer using a percent sign (%)

Answer 1

10%

Explanation:

The fraction that took vanilla is 1 out of 10, or 1/10.

To change a decimal or a fraction to a percent, multiply it by 100%.

1/10 * 100% = 10%

Answer: 10%