Question

Ahmad spent $27 on fruit at the grocery store. He spent a total of $45 at the store. What percentage of the total did he spend on fruit?

Answer 1

60%

Explanation:

`(27)/(45) * 100/1\\= (2700)/(45)\\ \\=60\%`

Answer 2

60 %

Explanation:

To find the percentage spent on fruit, take the amount spent on fruit over the total amount

27/45

.6

Change to a percent by multiplying by 100

60%