Question

what is 70% of 140?

Answer 1

To do this, you multiply 70% times 140.
Think of it this way.
When you have questions like this, is means =, of means *.
So, set this up.
? = (is) 70% * (of) 400
so .7 times 400 = ??

Answer 2

@SavannahWillett 7 times 400? thats 24,000 or something

Answer 3

oops. Move the decimal two spaces, not one.
.07

Answer 4

I'm sorry, that was my fault.
It should be 28.

Answer 5

@SavannahWillett there is no 28 in my answer choices but theres 98

Answer 6

Oh my, I just keep messing this up.
XD
I keep reading the problem wrong.
What are your choices?

Answer 7

@SavannahWillett they are 100 98 70

Answer 8

Omg, I was doing 400 instead of 140...
My brain just will not work.
so it should be ? = .70 * 140
And it equals 98.
I'm sorry xDDD

Answer 9

@SavannahWillett thank you its ok!