Final answer:
To calculate the number of students who participated in the fundraiser, multiply 85% (converted to a decimal 0.85) by the total number of students (900), resulting in 765 students participating.
Step-by-step explanation:
A student asks how many students participated in SDMS's fundraiser, given that 85% of the 900 students attended. To find the answer, we use a simple calculation:
- First, convert the percentage to a decimal: 85% = 0.85.
- Then, multiply this decimal by the total number of students: 0.85 × 900.
To find out how many students participated, we calculate:
0.85 × 900 = 765
So, 765 students participated in the fundraiser.