Question

Erin's school collected 450 canned foods last month, which represents 75% of their goal. What is the schools goal for the number of cans they wish to collect? On the 450 canned foods collected, 60% of them are canned vegetables. How many canned vegetables did the school collect last month?

Answer 1

1.565

2. 250

Explanation:

Answer 2

The school's total goal was 600 cans, and the school collected 270 canned vegetables.

Explanation:

To find the school's collection goal, divide the amount collected by the percentage of the goal (as a decimal):

450/0.75

= 600

So, the goal was 600 cans.

To find how many canned vegetables they collected, multiply the number of cans by the percentage of canned vegetables (as a decimal):

450(0.6)

= 270

So, the school collected 270 canned vegetables.

The school's total goal was 600 cans, and the school collected 270 canned vegetables.