Question

One-fourth of the 48 people at the pool had on blue swimsuits. How many people had on blue swimsuits?

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

48 x 1/4

Answer 2

Multiply the total number of people by 1/4:

48 x 1/4 = 48/4

Simplify by dividing 48 by 4:

48 / 4 = 12

12 people had blue swimsuits.