Question

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At Southside Middle School, 40% of the students play an instrument. There are 305 students. How many students play an instrument?
A.40 students
B.140 students
C.122 students
D. 256 students

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Answer 1

122 students (Answer C)

Explanation:

40 percent of the 305 total students comes out to 0.40(305 students), or

122 students.

This corresponds to answer C. 122 students play an instrument.