Question

Suppose 8 out of every 20 students are absent from school less than 5 days a year. Predict how many students would be absent from school less than 5 days a year out of 40,000 students. Explain your steps and show your work.

Answer 1

Answer: 16,000 students

Explanation:

8/20 = x/40,000

20 * x = 8 * 40,000

x = (8 * 40,000)/20

x = 16,000 students