Question

Gene stated that finding 25% of a number is the same as dividing the number by 1/4. Is Gene correct? Explain. *

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, Gene is correct because 1/4 is the same as .25 and .25 turned into a percentage is 25%.  

Answer 2

Answer:

Well since 25% of a dollar is the same as 1/4 of a dollar.

when finding 25% you are just trying to find 1/4 of whatever you are trying to find 25% of.