Question

Fifteen students taking a test the state assessment exam forgot their calculator. of the 250 students taking the exam, what percent forgot their calculator ?

Answer 1

6%

Explanation:

The percentage is the ratio 15/250 converted to a percent. That conversion can be accomplished by multiplying the ratio by 100%. (You can do this without a calculator.)

15/250 × 100% = (1500/250)% = 6%