Question

A survey of 120 middle schools showed that 30% have a foreign language program. How many schools have a foreign language program?

Equation:

Solution:

Answer 1

36

Explanation:

Equation: Schools with foreign language program = 0.30(120 middle schools).

Solution: " = 36

36 of these 120 middle schools have a foreign language program.

Answer 2

36 schools have a foreign language program

Explanation:

Equation: 30/100 *120=x

Solution: 3600/100=x

36=x