Question

After the game the coach bought 9chicken meals for $5 each and 15 burger meals for $6 each. What percent of the total amount the coach spent was used for the chicken meals?
Damon
total = 9*5 + 15*6

chicken = 9*5

percent = 100 (chicken/total)
ari
I don`t get it
Ms. Sue
9 * 5 = 45
15 * 6 = 90

45 + 90 = 135

100 (45 / 135) = _______%

ari
I just need the answer
Ms. Sue
Oh, my. What don't you understand about our explanations?

ari
I just need the percentage please and thank you
Ms. Sue
Nope! If you can't multiply and divide, this question is too hard for you.

ari
I know the answer I just don't get why that's the answer

Ms. Sue
What answer did you get?

ari
33 1/3
Ms. Sue
You're right. 45 is 33 1/3% (1/3) of 135.
ari
Thank you
ari
Thank you!
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.