Question

dirk bought cupcakes for his sisters birthday party. 51 out of the 60 cupcakes had sprinkles on top. what percentage of the cupcakes had sprinkles?
write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the fraction of cupcakes

$\frac{51}{60}$

Step2: Convert fraction to decimal

$51 \div 60 = 0.85$

Step3: Convert decimal to percentage

$0.85 \times 100 = 85$

Answer:

85%