Question

Bobby spent $12 at the football game Friday night. He spent $2 on nachos, $5 on drinks, $3 on popcorn, and $2 on candy. What percentage of Bobby's expenses do the nachos and candy represent?

Answer 1

The answer is 20%

Explanation: he spent 4$ on nachos and candy, over a total of 24. The fraction turns into 1/5 which as a percentage is 20%

Answer 2

33.3%

Explanation:

$2 on nachos and $2 on candy will get you $4 spent on them both.

You then have a fraction (4/12)which is 1/3.

1/3=33.3%