Analyzing Student Work for Errors
Shira’s Shoes sold 875,000 pairs of sandals in June, which was 70% of the total number of shoes sold. How many shoes did the company sell in June? Analyze Emily’s calculations. What error did she make?
StartFraction part Over whole EndFraction = StartFraction 70 times 8,750 Over 100 times 8,750 EndFraction = StartFraction 612,500 Over 875,000 EndFraction