Question

Action movies make up 85% of Devon’s movie collection. If he has 20 movies, how many action movies are in Devon’s collection ? Explain your reasoning to classmate

Answer 1

Action movies make up 85% of Devon's collection. His collection consists of 20 movies. Therefore, 85% of 20 movies are action movies.

85% of 20....turn ur percent to a decimal..." of " means multiply
0.85(20) = 17.....so Devon has 17 action movies <=

Answer 2

Simplu convert 85% by skipping to decimal points, making it .85

Multiply 20 and .85.

20 x .85 = 17

17 action movies are in Devon's collection.