Question

In a packet of 40 skittles, 35% are red. How many skittles are not red? Explain

Answer 1

26 skittles are not red

Explanation:

Simplify the percentage.

35% = 35/100 = 0.35

Multiply 40 by 0.35.

40 x 0.35 = 14 (This is how many skittles are red.)

Now subtract the red skittles from the packet.

40 - 14 = 26

Hence, there are 26 skittles that are not red, and 14 skittles that are red.

Answer 2

26 skittles are not red

Explenation:

35%of 40 is 14 because 40*0.35=14 red skittles

total number of skittles (40)-red skittles (14)=26