Question

During bowling practice, Marley rolled 14 strikes out of 70 attempts. what percent of Marleys attempt were strikes?

Answer 1

Answer:

20%

Step-by-step explanation:

14/70 = 0.2

0.2 x 100= 20

Answer 2

Answer: 20% were strikes

explanation: 14  / 70   =   x  / 100         cross-multiply

 

14  *  100   =  70 * x

 

1400    =   70 * x         divide both sides by 70

 

20  =  x   =   20%    were strikes