Answer
- 18.75%
First, the information is translated into the ratio \(\frac{15}{80}\). To find the percentage, translate this fraction into a decimal by dividing 15 by 80. Move the decimal point two places to the right to obtain the percentage 18.75%.
Review the question
In a neighborhood, 15 out of 80 of the households have children under the age of 18. What percentage of the households have children under 18?
- 0.1875%
- 18.75%
- 1.875%
- 15%
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