Question

Marcos delivers newspapers during his summer break. He delivers a different number of papers each day. What percent of the total number of newspapers is delivered on Saturday and Sunday?

A.
52.5%
B.
105%
C.
40%
D.
32.5%

Answer 1

52.5%

Explanation:

Add together the number of papers delivered on Saturday and Sunday. Then divide that by the total number of papers delivered.

55+50 = 105

105/200=52.5%

Answer 2

52.2% or A

Explanation:

55+50 = 105

105/200 = 0.525

0.525 x 100 (to get the percent) = 52.5%