anraymond81
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  • 18-12-2020
  • Mathematics
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Gene stated that finding 25% of a number is the same as dividing the number by 1/4. Is Gene correct? Explain. *

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5421103
5421103 5421103
  • 18-12-2020

Answer:

Yes, Gene is correct because 1/4 is the same as .25 and .25 turned into a percentage is 25%.  

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Chase22Spears
Chase22Spears Chase22Spears
  • 18-12-2020

Answer:

Well since 25% of a dollar is the same as 1/4 of a dollar.

when finding 25% you are just trying to find 1/4 of whatever you are trying to find 25% of.

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