Question

In hopes of encouraging healthier snacks at school, Wanda brought in a tray of carrot sticks and apple slices to share. The tray had a total of 30 snacks, of which 30% were carrot sticks. How many carrot sticks did Wanda bring?

Answer 1

Wanda brought 9 carrot sticks.

Explanation:

1. Convert 30% to a decimal by removing the percent sign and dividing by 100: 30 ÷ 100 = 0.30
2. Substitute 0.30 for 30% in the equation: 30% x 30 = Y becomes 0.30 * 30 = Y
3. Do the math: 0.30 x 30 = 9
4. Y = 9
5. So 30% of 30 is 9
6. Double check your answer with the original question: How many carrot sticks did Wanda bring? Multiply 0.30 x 30 = 9