Question

In Brock’s class of 25 students, 15 students report that math is their favorite class and 40% of the students report that science is their favorite class. Show your work to explain how to determine whether more students prefer math or science.

Answer 1

Find 40% of 25 by first converting 40% to a decimal and multiplying it by 25. Compare that result to 15 to find out which is the favorite.