Jillian owns 60% of the stock in a private catering

corporation. There are 1,200

shares in the entire

corporation. How many

shares does Jillian own?

720 shares

Step-by-step explanation:

Find 60% of 1,200, to figure out how many shares Jillian has.

Change 60% to decimal

0.6

Multiply with the total shares

0.6 x 1,200 = 720

720 shares

720

Step-by-step explanation: Divide 1200 by five and multiply times 3. By dividing it in 5 you're getting a 20% which of you multiply times 3 you'll get the 60%