Marcella read 100 books over the school year. 60 of the books were mysteries. She said the mysteries equal 0.06 of the total books. Is she correct?

Question

Explain your thinking and describe a model that could be used to help support your explanation.

Answer 1

Very impressed by the fact that Marcella read 100 books per year.
Sort of surprised that such a bright girl would not know that 60/100 = 60% or 0.6

Answer 2

Thanks!

Answer 3

thanks :)