Question

Mr. Ruiz has 200 students who are interested in joining the marching band. He decides to have 80% of the band be

made up of brass instruments. How many of the 200 students would play brass instruments?

A. 16 students
B. 60 students
C. 160 students
D. 280 students

Answer 1

160 students

Explanation:

As, 80% of 200 students instruments are of brass

So 80% of 200

= 80/100 x 200 = 160

So 160 students