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QuizMultiple Choice
Using Equivalent Ratios to Find Percents
Question 5 • ELPGEQ1 M/J Math 6 - 1205010 HCPS v24
Kerrie uses the work shown below to determine 35% of 280.Step 1: Step 2: 10% of 280 = = 28Step 3: 25% of 280 = = 70Step 4: 28 + 70 = 98She states that 35% of 280 is 98. Which is a true statement about Kerrie’s solution?
Answer
A
Kerrie’s solution is correct.B
Kerrie incorrectly determined 10% in Step 2.C
Kerrie incorrectly determined 25% in Step 3.D
Kerrie incorrectly combined the solutions from Step 2 and Step 3 in Step 4.