Question

There are 20 cartons that each contain a dozen eggs. Of allthe eggs. 60 are cracked. What percent of the eggs are cracked:Round to the nearest percent, if necessary,

Answer 1

20 cartons

total of eggs = 20x12=240

240------ 100%

60------ x %

x is the percentage that represents 60 cracked eggs

$x=\frac{60\cdot100}{240}=25$

The percent of the eggs are cracked is 25%