Question

At Southside Middle School, 40% of the students play an instrument. There are 305 students. How many students play an instrument?

Answer 1

305 x . 40 = number of students that play an instrument

Answer 2

% means /100 so
45/100 * 305
.45* 305..? Got it

Answer 3

@above is correct

Answer 4

@bittybitt is correct

Answer 5

@smartkid2000

Answer 6

set up a ratio to find equivalent
percent means per 100
let the number of students that play = x
45/100 = x/305
solve for x as above
x = (45/100)*305