Question

a scarf is made of 65% cotton.If the scarf weighs 18 ounces,then how much cotton is in the scarf( STEPS PLEASEE)

Answer 1

Answer: 11.7 ounces

Step-by-step explanation:

65% of 18 is:

0.65*18=11.7

Therefore, the answer is 11.7 ounces.

Answer 2

Answer:

There are 11.7 oz of cotton in this scarf.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scarf weighs 18 oz.  We are told that 65% of the makeup of the scarf is cotton.  To determine how much cotton is in the scarf, we multiply the scarf's full weight, 18 oz, by 0.65 (0.65 is the decimal fraction equivalent of 65%):

0.65(18 oz) = 11.7 oz

There are 11.7 oz of cotton in this scarf.