Chuck and Irene went on a 46-mile canoe trip with their class. On the first day they traveled 23 miles. What percent of the total distance was that? Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary.

Question

Chuck and Irene went on a 46-mile canoe trip with their class. On the first day they traveled 23 miles. What percent of the total distance was that? Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary.

Answer 1

23 miles/46 miles = 23/46 = 1/2 = 0.5 = 50% of the full trip

23 is one half of 46. 1/2 = 50%