Question

Chris, Mary Beth, and Allison sat discussing the number of oranges are grown in Florida. Chris says that approximately 14.6% of the world's oranges are grown in Florida, Mary Beth says that 292 out of 2000 oranges are grown in Florida, and Allison says that 0.146 of the oranges are grown in Florida. Are they in a agreement? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

They are in agreement. All of the expressions provided are equivalent. Chris says that 14.6 percent of the world's oranges are grown in Florida. Then, Mary Beth says that 292 out of 2000 oranges are grown in Florida. If we compare the two, 292 is actually 14.6 percent of 2000. So they are saying the same thing. Allison says that 0.146 of the oranges are grown in Florida. 0.146 is actually 14.6 percent as a decimal, so if we change it back into a percent, she is saying that 14.6 percent of oranges are grown in Florida. Sound familiar? They are all in agreement.<span />