Question

There are 10 students on the track team who compete in sprinting events. They make up 25% of the track team. How many students are on the track team?

Answer 1

40

Explanation:

10/x = 25/100

Cross multiply 10 and 100 = 1000.

Then, divide 1000 by 25 = 40.

10/40 = 0.25 = 25%