Question

How can 85% be broken down with friendly percents to find 85% of a number?
2(25%) + 3(10%)
3(25%) + 10%
5(10%) + 25%
4(10%) + 2(25%)

Answer 1

To break down 85% of a number using friendly percents, we can look for combinations that make the calculation easier.

Let’s examine the options:

1. **2(25%) + 3(10%)**
- This equals: \( 50\% + 30\% = 80\% \) (not 85%)

2. **3(25%) + 10%**
- This equals: \( 75\% + 10\% = 85\% \) (this works!)

3. **5(10%) + 25%**
- This equals: \( 50\% + 25\% = 75\% \) (not 85%)

4. **4(10%) + 2(25%)**
- This equals: \( 40\% + 50\% = 90\% \) (not 85%)

The correct breakdown using friendly percents to represent 85% of a number is **3(25%) + 10%**.