Last year there were 205 ducks living on the pond. This year there are 20% more ducks living on the pond. How many ducks are liv
ing on the pond this year? * ~5 points
~164 ducks
~225 ducks
~246 ducks
In the above question, what was the original amount of ducks?
~205
~20
~246
~164
246. Step 1) Calculate 20 percent of 205: To calculate 20 percent of 205, you multiply 20 by 205 and then divide the product you get by 100. Here is the math to illustrate:
20 x 205 = 4100 4100 / 100 = 41
Step 2) Add the 20 percent you calculated in Step 1 to 205. Here is the math to illustrate:
205 + 41 = 246
Therefore, the answer to "What is 205 plus 20 percent?" is:
