Question

If 40% of students like the museum and there are 20 students, how many students liked the museum?

Answer 1

8 students

Explanation:

1. express the 40% as a fraction: 40/100
2. multiply that fraction by the total amount: 40/100 × 20 =8

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

40% of 20 = 0.40 x 20 = 8

40% is the same as multiply by 40/100 or 0.40