Question

Tara received 28 out of 35 points on her last math test. What percentage score did the teacher record in her grade book for Tara?

Answer 1

80%

Explanation:

28/35 = 0.8

Divide. Convert a decimal to a percent by multiplying times 100.

0.8 × 100 = 80

Tara earned an 80%

You could use a calculator as described above or using mental math or pencil and paper:

28/35 = 4/5

Simplify.

4/5 = 8/10 = 80/100

Percent means per hundred, change 28/35 to hundredths as above.

Tara (still) gets an 80%.