Question

Of the 245 7th graders, 40% of them are in band. How many 7th graders are in band?

Answer 1

To find out how many 7th graders are in band, multiply the total number, 245, by 0.40 (the decimal form of 40%). This calculation results in 98 students being in band.

Step-by-step explanation:

Of the 245 7th graders, 40% are in band. To calculate the number of 7th graders in band, we use the following steps:

1. Convert the percentage of students in band to a decimal by dividing 40 by 100, which equals 0.40.
2. Multiply the total number of 7th graders by the decimal equivalent of the percentage. So, 245 multiplied by 0.40 equals 98.

Therefore, 98 7th graders are in band.

Answer 2

Answer: 98 students

Explanation:
1. Turn 40% into a decimal by removing the “%” and placing “0.” In front of it. (0.4)
2. Multiply the decimal (0.4) by the number of students (245) to get the answer. (0.4x245=98)