Final answer:
There are 84 fifth graders in the math club, calculated by subtracting the number of fourth graders (12) from the total members (96).
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks us to calculate how many fifth graders are members of the math club when given the total number of members and what fraction are fourth graders. The math club has 96 members, and 1/8 of them are fourth graders. To find out the number of fourth graders, we multiply 96 by 1/8:
Number of fourth graders = 96 × (1/8) = 12
To determine the number of fifth graders, we subtract the number of fourth graders from the total number of members:
Number of fifth graders = Total members - Number of fourth graders = 96 - 12 = 84
Therefore, there are 84 fifth graders in the math club.