Question

read the problem.
a package of paper straws comes with 200 straws, and 25% of them have a polka dot design. how many of the paper straws have polka dots?
pick the model that represents the problem.
how many of the paper straws have polka dots?
______ straws

Explanation:

Step1: Identify total and percentage

Total straws: $200$, Polka dot %: $25\% = 0.25$

Step2: Calculate polka dot straws

Multiply total by percentage: $200 \times 0.25$

Step3: Select correct model

The pink model (bottom) matches: total=200 at 100%, unknown at 25%

Answer:

Correct model: The bottom (pink) bar model
Number of polka dot straws: 50 straws