Question

Each square below represents one whole.

What percent is represented by the shaded area?

Answer 1

160%. One box is fully shaded and the other has 6 rows shaded. 100% + 60% =160%

Answer 2

160%

Explanation:

Because the first square (the one to the left) is shaded to the brim, it represents 100%.

The second square (the one to the right) is shaded only until the 6th row, we can say that it is shaded 6/10 rows, or 60%.

Lastly, add the percentages of the two squares => 100% + 60% = 160%