Question

John spent a total of $80 at the grocery store. Of this amount, he spent $52 on fruit. what percentage of the total did he spend on fruit?

Answer 1

65%

Explanation:

52/80=.65

Answer 2

65%

Explanation:

To find the percentage, divide the smaller number by the total number. The total amount he spent was $80, so this is the "total number." So divide 52 by 80.

52/80 = 0.65

To convert the decimal 0.65 into a percentage, move the decimal point two places to the right.... Then just add the percentage sign:

52/80 = 0.65 = 65%

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