Question

In each box, 15% of the total candies are cherry flavored. In a box of 20 candies, how many are cherry flavored? Enter the missing value in the box to complete the ratio table.

Answer 1

The answer is 3. I don't know if you want ne to explain or show my work just reply to me.

Answer 2

Answer: There are 3 cherry candies in the box.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: The total number of candies in a box = 20

Since, 15% of the total candies are cherry flavored.

Then the number of cherry candies = 15% of 20

To convert percent into decimal , divide it by 100 we get

The number of cherry candies =$\frac{15}{100}\times20=3$

Hence,There are 3 cherry candies in the box.