Question

There are 60 seats on a train. 6 of the seats are empty. What percentage of the seats on the train are empty?

Answer 1

10%

Explanation:

1. Set up a proportion:
   `(6)/(60) = (x)/(100)`
2. Cross multiply, then divide: 6 × 100 = 600, 600 ÷ 60 = 10
3. 10/100 = 10%

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