Question

Each big square below represents one hole what percent is represented by the shaded area

Answer 1

145%

Explanation:

There are 100 small squares in each large square. Since 100% is one whole, each small square represents 1%.

Count the shaded small squares. The process is made easier by the fact that there are 10 in a row.

145 small squares are shaded, so the percentage represented is ...

145%