Question

The elves have made 40% of the 200 presents needed for the town of maples. How many more gifts do they need to make

Answer 1

The elves need to make 120 more gifts.

Explanation:

First you need to multiply 200 by .40 which gives you 80. 80 is the number of gifts the elves have made so far, so next you need subtract 80 from 200 (200-80) which gives you the answer of 120 gifts the elves have left to make.