Last year there were 205 ducks living on the pond. This year there are 20% more ducks living on the pond. How many ducks are living on the pond this year? * ~5 points
~164 ducks
~225 ducks
~246 ducks
In the above question, what was the original amount of ducks?
~205
~20
~246
~164

246. Step 1) Calculate 20 percent of 205: To calculate 20 percent of 205, you multiply 20 by 205 and then divide the product you get by 100. Here is the math to illustrate:

20 x 205 = 4100
4100 / 100 = 41

Step 2) Add the 20 percent you calculated in Step 1 to 205. Here is the math to illustrate:

205 + 41 = 246

Therefore, the answer to "What is 205 plus 20 percent?" is:

246