Question

Jenny and Penny bought a llama together for £4500. Jenny paid £1215 towards this total. What percentage of the cost of the lama did Jenny pay?

Answer 1

27%

To calculate the percentage Jenny paid, divide the amount she paid by the cost of the llama and multiply by 100%

= $\frac{1215}{4500}$ × 100% = 27%

Answer 2

27%

To calculate the percentage Jenny paid, divide the amount she paid by the cost of the llama and multiply by 100%

= \frac{1215}{4500} × 100% = 27%