Question

Read the problem and examine the diagram. 14 students in Neil's class play basketball.35 % of the students in his class play basketball. How many total students are in Neil's class? Which choice is NOT a correct way to check your answer?

A.35% of the answer should be 14.
B.The answer times 35% should be 14.
C.The answer should be 35% of 14.
D.14 should be 35% of the answer.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Bc "of" multiplication and you do 35 divided by 14 and multiplication is the opposite of division so you flip it around .

Answer 2

The answer is

C.The answer should be 35% of 14