For a science experiment, students need to find 25% of 60 grams. Jada says, "I can find this by calculating 1/4 of 60." Andre says, "25% of 60 means 25/10x60.&quo…

Question

For a science experiment, students need to find 25% of 60 grams. Jada says, "I can find this by calculating 1/4 of 60." Andre says, "25% of 60 means 25/10x60." Do you agree with either of them? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

I agree with Jada because, 25% is 25/100 which is equivalent to 1/4 although unlike Andre believes 25/100 is not equivalent to 25/10.