Question

Carrie is driving to a friend’s house for the weekend. The friend lives in a town 160 mi. away. So far, Carrie has driven 64 mi. What percent of the drive does she have left?
A. 24%
B. 40%
C. 52%
D. 60%

Answer 1

Given :-

• Carrie is driving to a friend’s house for the weekend. The friend lives in a town 160 mi. away. So far, Carrie has driven 64 mi.

To find :-

• What percent of the drive does she have left?

Solution :-

Distance left :- ,

• d = 160 - 64 mi.
• d = 96 mi .

Calculation of % :-

• 96mi / 160 mi × 100 %
• 0.6 * 100%
• 60%

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is D. 60%

Step-by-step explanation:

64 / 160 = 0.4

0.4 x 100 = 40%

Then you do 100% - 40% = 60%