Question

what percent is represented by the shaded area? 83 % 1/4 percent means per - hundred. each big square is split into 100 equal pieces, or hundredths. so, each of the 100 small squares represent 1%. 2/4 85 hundredths are shaded.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall percent concept

Percent means per - hundred. Each small square out of 100 in a big square represents 1%.

Step2: Count shaded parts

It is stated that 85 hundredths are shaded. Since 1 hundredth is 1%, 85 hundredths is 85%.

Answer:

85%