Question

Last night, the two dinner specials at Henry's favorite restaurant were salmon filet and steak. The restaurant served 55 specials in all, 11 of which were the salmon filet. What percentage of the specials were salmon filets? Write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Answer 1

20%

Explanation:

% of Salom filets=11/55*100=20%

Answer 2

Since 11 out of 55 specials were salmon filet,

The percentage of specials that were salmon filet is 11/55 = 20/100 = 20%.