Question

Rafael went fishing and caught 22 trout and 18 catfish. What percent of the fish Rafael caught were catfish?

Answer 1

45%

Step-by-step explanation

Rafael caught 22 trout and 18 catfish.

First, we have to calculate the total number of fish that he caught:

22 + 18 = 40 fish

Now, to find the percent of fish that were catfish, we have to divide the total number of catfish by the total number of fish and multipy by 100.

That is:

`(18)/(40)\cdot\text{ 100 = 45\%}`

45% of the fish were catfish.