Proportions

Question

There are 7 apples and 3 oranges in a bowl. a) what proporn are apples? Write your answer as a percentage. b) what proportion are oranges? Write your answer as a percentage.

Answer 1

7 out of 10 pieces of fruit are apples

7/10 or .70 which is 70% apples

 

3 out of 10 pieces are oranges

3/10 or .30 which is 30% oranges