Question

Target just got in a new order of 75 boxes of toilet paper. In the first 5 minutes 85% of the toilet paper had been claimed. How many boxes of toilet paper were left after 5 minutes?

Answer 1

Approximately 11 boxes of toilet paper were left after 5 minutes.

Explanation:

The total number of toilet paper in new order = 75 boxes

The percentage of toilet paper sold in 5 minutes = 85%

Now, calculating 85% of 75 , we get:

85% of 75 =
`(85)/(100) * 75 = 63.75`

Also, 63.75 ≈ 64

So, the number of boxes of toilet paper claimed in first five minutes

= 64 boxes

Now, the boxes left = Total boxes - Boxes claimed

= 75 boxes - 64 boxes

= 11 boxes

Hence, approximately 11 boxes of toilet paper were left after 5 minutes.