Question

Marcus solved this problem and found that 190% of 20 is 380. Is he correct? Explain why or why not.

190 percent = 1.90. 1.90 times 20 = 000. 000 + 3800 = 380.0.

Answer 1

190% of what is 38.

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Answer 2

Marcus converted the percent to a decimal correctly.He multiplied correctly.He put the decimal in the wrong place in the answer.There should be two decimal places in the answer, so the answer should be 38.

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