Question

Of 40 Marines in the platoon, 80% are qualified swimmers. How many Marines are qualified swimmers?

Answer 1

To calculate the number of qualified swimmers, 80% of the total 40 Marines is taken, resulting in 32 qualified swimmers.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out how many Marines are qualified swimmers, we need to calculate 80% of 40. You can do this by converting the percentage to a decimal and then multiplying by the total number of Marines.

1. Convert 80% to a decimal: 80% = 0.80.
2. Multiply this decimal by the total number of Marines: 0.80 × 40 = 32.

Therefore, 32 Marines are qualified swimmers.