Each big square below represents one hole what percent is represented by the shaded area

  145%

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 100 small squares in each large square. Since 100% is one whole, each small square represents 1%.

Count the shaded small squares. The process is made easier by the fact that there are 10 in a row.

145 small squares are shaded, so the percentage represented is ...

  145%

k/4 + 3 = 14

k = 44

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: k + 12 = 56

Step 2: k = 56 - 12

Step 3: k = 44