Question

Fitness of 140 seventh grade students, 15% earn the Presidential Physical Fitness Award.How many students earn the award

Answer 1

15% of 140 means .15*140=21

Answer 2

15% (140)
15% ÷ 100 = 0.15
0.15 (140)
Now we get to your answer, which we come up with 21
So, therefore your answer would have to be 21