Count the total number of small squares making up the big square, then count how many are shaded.<br><br>
&bull; The square is divided into a 10 × 10 grid = 100 small squares<br>
&bull; 44 small squares are shaded<br>
&bull; Percentage shaded = 44 ÷ 100 × 100% = 44%<br><br>
Final Answer: 44