Question

Jordan said 60% of 150 people is 80 people.Is his answer correct?Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

150 times .6 is 90 not 80 that is why Jordan is incorrect

Answer 2

Hey!

To find out if Jordan is correct or not, multiply 60% by 150. First change 60% to a decimal.

To change percents to decimals, remove the % sign and move the decimal point 2 places to the left.

$60 \% = 0.6$

Now multiply

$0.6 \times 150 = 90$

60% of 150 is 90

$90 \neq 80$

That means Jordan is incorrect.

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