Question

15% of the people who went to the movies bought popcorn. If 180 people went to the movies, how many did not buy popcorn?

Answer 1

Hello there,
100% = 180
1% = 180 / 100
= 1.8
15% = 1.8 x 15%
=27
People who did not buy popcorn= 180 - 27
= 153

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Answer 2

180 x 15%

180 × .15= 27

27 people bought popcorn.