Question

A middle school took all of its 6th grade students on a field trip to see a play at a theater that has 1700 seats. The students left 1037 seats vacant. What percentage of the seats in the theater were filled by the 6th graders on the trip?

Answer 1

Answer: 39%

Explanation:

using calculator

1 seat = 0.058%
1700 - 1037 = 663 seats are taken.

0.058% x 663 seats = 39%