I believe that they typo meant 300 fossils of which 21% are snail shells.
Since % means per one hundred...
300(21/100)=63
Elmer has 63 fossilized snail shells.
Answer: x>1.2
Step-by-step explanation:
Let a number is x.
Hence,

Divide both parts of the equation by 5:

Answer: 9.70%
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula to find the percentage error is given by :-

Given : Actual mass of zinc oxide used by pharmacist = 28.35 g
Estimated mass of zinc oxide used by pharmacist =31.1 g
Now, 
i.e. 
i.e. 
Hence, the percentage of error on the basis of the desired quantity.= 9.70%
8-15= -7
x= -7
I think this is correct..