Alex and Juana went on a 116-mile canoe trip with their class. On the first day they traveled 29 miles. What percent of the total distance did they canoe?

Question

I have to solve this problem. Multiple choice. 400%, 4%, 25%, or 0.25%                            

Answer 1

Hi Mary, 

Step One: Find our ratio

They went 29 miles out of 116 miles. This ratio can be rewritten as a fraction: 29/116. 

Step Two: Solve the ratio

29/116=0.25

Step Three: Make a percentage

0.25X100=25%

They went 25% of the total distance on the first day. 

Sincerely, 

Starlyte H.