Question

Xiii. 50 % of 42 students are girls. How many of the students are girls? A. 21 B. 12 C. 42 D. 24​

Answer 1

A. 21.

Explanation:

50% = 1/2. We can also use this formula in division.

• 50% of 42 = 21.
  This would lead to:
• 42 ÷ 2 = 21.

Your answer would be A. 21.