Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasy–MediumPercent of seeds that sprouted
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question
Of 250 seeds planted, 210 sprouted. What percent of the seeds sprouted?
Answer: 84
210/250 = 0.84 = 84%.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 16
- 16 is the percent that did not sprout.
- If you answered 40
- 40 is the number that did not sprout.
- If you answered 119
- 119 divides 250 by 210 instead of the reverse.
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