Question

there are 60 sixth graders at wilson middle school. only 50% of the sixth graders will attend the morning assembly. how many sixth graders will be at the morning assembly?

Answer 1

30 sixth graders

Explanation:

50% = 0.50

multiply 60 by the decimal fraction of the percentage:

60 x 0.50 = 30

you can also just take 60 and divide by 2 since 50% means half