Question

A stadium can seat 16,000 people at full capacity. If there are 13,920 people in the stadium, what percentage of the capacity is filled? Explain or show your reasoning.

Answer 1

87%

Explanation:

to find the percentage you divide 13920 / 16000 = 0.87

that means that the stadium is 87% filled.

Answer 2

87%

Explanation:

In order to get 87% you divide 16000 by 13920

16000/13920= 0.87

To convert this into a percentage you can multiply by 100

0.87 * 100 =87

Answer: 87%

I hope this helps :)