Question

what percentage of the shape is pink?
write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Explanation:

Step1: Count total grid squares

The grid is 10 columns × 10 rows, so total squares: $10 \times 10 = 100$

Step2: Count pink squares

Top 5 full rows: $5 \times 10 = 50$. 6th row has 6 pink squares. Total pink: $50 + 6 = 56$

Step3: Calculate percentage

Percentage = $\frac{\text{Pink Squares}}{\text{Total Squares}} \times 100\%$
$\frac{56}{100} \times 100\% = 56\%$

Answer:

56%