Question

unit 3, lesson 16 - practice problems

1. a sign in front of a roller coaster says \you must be 40 inches tall to ride.\ what percentage of this height is:

a. 34 inches?
b. 54 inches?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate percentage for 34 inches

Divide 34 by 40, multiply by 100.
$\frac{34}{40} \times 100 = 85\%$

Step2: Calculate percentage for 54 inches

Divide 54 by 40, multiply by 100.
$\frac{54}{40} \times 100 = 135\%$

Answer:

a. 85%
b. 135%