For his scrapbook, Ravi collected 80 stickers. 35% of the stickers were glittery. How many glittery stickers did Ravi have?
- 28 stickers
- 35 stickers
- 45 stickers
- 52 stickers
Need a hint?
Convert 35% to a fraction, then find that fraction of the 80 stickers.
Worked answer
- 35% = 35100 = 720.
- 720 × 80 = 28.
- Ravi had 28 glittery stickers.
Answer: 28 stickers
The mistake this question tests
Habit
Stopped at one part in ratio
Some pupils subtract 35 from 80, giving 45 stickers. The 35% must be applied to the 80 stickers, not read as 35 stickers.
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