Question

There were 220 people who voted at the 6th grade meeting. Sixty percent of the voters are in favor of changing the school mascot. How many people are against changing the mascot? Use numbers and word to explain your answer.

Answer 1

To find how many people 60% is you need to do 0.60 × 220 = 132

Now you know that 60% of 220 is 132.

Then subtract 132 from 220

220 - 132 = 88

The answer is 88