Question

Elmer has a collection of 300 fossils. Of these, 21% are fossilized snail shells.

How many fossilized snail shells does Elmer have?

Answer 1

63

Explanation:

You need to find 21% of 300.

To find a percent of a number, multiply the percent by the number. Change the percent to a decimal by moving the decimal point of the percent two places to the left.

21% of 300 =

= 21% * 300

= 0.21 * 300

= 63