Question

The large rectangle below represents one whole. What percent is represented by the shaded area?

Answer 1

Answer: 44%

Step-by-step explanation:

From the given picture , it can be seen that the rectangle is divided into 25 equal sections.

The number of shaded sections= 11

Now, the percent is represented by the shaded area is given by :_

$\dfrac{\text{Number of shaded sections}}{\text{Total sections}}\times100\\\=\dfrac{11}{25}\times100=44\%$

Hence, the  percent is represented by the shaded area =44%

Answer 2

Answer: 44%

Step-by-step explanation:

11/25= 0.44= 44%