Question

Joe says, "I have found an interesting fact! Twenty-five percent of thirty dollars is

the same as thirty percent of twenty-five dollars." Is Joe correct? Please explain
your thinking to show that Joe is right or wrong.

Answer 1

Joe Is Right

Explanation:

Twenty-five percent of thirty dollars is $7.50

(30 x 25)/100 = $7.50

Thirty percent of twenty-five dollars is $7.50

(25 x 30)/100 = $7.50

Therefore he is right

I hope this helps