Question

Parson City Middle School has 1,340 students. About 38% of the students are in the seventh grade. About how many seventh-graders attend Parson City Middle School?

Answer 1

Answer: About 509 seventh-graders attend Parson City Middle School.

Explanation:

Total students in the school = 1,340

About 38% of the students are in the seventh grade.

Number of students in the seventh grade = 38% of (Total students in the school)

= 0.38 x (1340) [38%= 0.38]

= 509.2 ≈ 509

Hence, About 509 seventh-graders attend Parson City Middle School.