Question

what percentage of the shape is orange? write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Explanation:

Step1: Count total and orange squares

Total squares: 10 (since there are 10 small squares in the shape). Orange squares: 4.

Step2: Calculate percentage

Percentage = $\frac{\text{Orange Squares}}{\text{Total Squares}} \times 100\%$ = $\frac{4}{10} \times 100\%$ = $40\%$.

Answer:

40%