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Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyWriting a fraction as a percent

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

In a class of 60 pupils, 15 walk to school. What percent of the class walks to school?

Answer: 25

15/60 = 1/4 = 25%.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 15
15 is the number, not the percent.
If you answered 40
40 is 60 ÷ 15 × 10, mixing up the division.
If you answered 45
45 is 60 − 15.

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