Question

4. Francisco says, "36 is 75% of 48." Is Francisco correct or incorrect?

Show your reasoning using a Tape Diagram."

Answer 1

Correct

Explanation:

75% of 48

75/100 × 48

3/4 × 48

36

Divide the tape of length 48 units into 4 parts, 3 parts add up to 36

Answer 2

see below

Explanation:

Is means equal and of means multiply

36 = 75% * 48

36 = .75* 48

36 = 3/4* 48

36 =36

Using the tape diagram

Divide 48 into 4 pieces

12 12 12 12

Then circle 3 of them

12 +12 + 12

36