Question

Tony hit 9 out of 15 pitches at baseball practice yesterday. What percentage of the pitches did Tony NOT hit?

Answer 1

Answer:

5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

40%

Step-by-step explanation:

using the box method,

multiply 9 × 100

= 900 and divide 900 by 15

900 ÷ 15 = 60%

60% is the amount of pitches he hit

100% - 60% = 40%

he missed 40%