SOLUTION: John who is an amateur golfer spends six hours every day practicing golf. What percentage of his waking hours does John spend practicing golf if he sleeps 8 hours a day?

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Question 314618: John who is an amateur golfer spends six hours every day practicing golf. What percentage of his waking hours does John spend practicing golf if he sleeps 8 hours a day?
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John is awake for 16 (24-8) hours per day.
6/16=0.375

0.375*100% = 37.5%

He practices golf for 37.5% of his waking hours.