Solve the problem.
-90 hamsters out of a total of 113 hamsters were treated for an illness. What percent of the hamsters were treated for the illness? Round to the nearest whole percent.
A) 11%
B) 72%
C) 1130%
D) 80%

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To find the percentage of hamsters treated for the illness, divide the number of treated hamsters by the total number of hamsters and then multiply by 100. $ \frac{90}{113} \times 100 \approx 79.65\%$, which rounds to 80%.

Solve the Problem. -90 Hamsters Out of a Total of 113 Hamsters Were