Question

A baker made 20 muffins for a cafe. By noon, 15% of the muffins were sold. How many muffins were sold by noon?

Answer 1

Answer:3

Explanation:

0.15x20=3

0.15 is the percent of muffins, to find out a percentage over a number, you do the percentage dived by 100. Than, you multiply it by the number.

Answer 2

15% of 20 is 3, so 3 muffins were sold.

Explanation:

To get this answer, multiply the percent by the total (15 x 20 = 300) and then divide the answer by 100. (300 / 100 = 3). Hope this helps :)