Question

A pet store donated a percent of every sale to hospitals. The total sales were ​$8,900 so they store donated ​$178. What percent of ​$8,900 was donated to hospitals?

Answer 1

2%

Explanation:

Given data

Sales = $8,900

Donated amount= ​$178

Percentage of donated sales= Donated amount/ Sales*100

Percentage of donated sales= 178/ 8900*100

Percentage of donated sales=0.02*100

Percentage of donated sales=2%

Hence the percentage is 2%