A store stocked 150 cans of popcorn for a weekend sale. That weekend, 72 of the cans sold. What percent of the cans were sold?

To determine the percentage of cans sold, you need to compare the number of cans sold to the total number of cans stocked. The formula for finding the percentage is:

[

\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Number of items sold}}{\text{Total number of items}} \right) \times 100

]

In this case, you have 72 cans sold out of a total of 150 cans. Plugging these numbers into the formula gives:

[

\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{72}{150} \right) \times 100

]

First, calculate the fraction:

[

\frac{72}{150} = 0.48

]

Next, multiply by 100 to convert the decimal into a percentage:

[

0.48 \times 100 = 48%

]

This means that 48% of the cans were sold during the weekend sale, making it the correct answer. Understanding how to calculate percentages is crucial, as it allows you to analyze sales data effectively and make informed decisions.