Question

Melanie went shopping and spent $18 on scarves. If she spent $77 total, what percentage did she spend on scarves? Round your answer to the nearest percent.

Answer 1

23.4%

Explanation:

`(18)/(77) =(x)/(100)`

$18 divided by $77 is the equivalent of X(% spent on scarves) divided by 100. To find X you cross multiply and divide.
`(18*100)/77=23.377...`, rounded, X = 23.4