Question

Of the 16 students in the school orchestra, 12.5 % play the violin. How many students in the orchestra play the violin?

Answer 1

2 students

Explanation:

12.5% = 0.125

Multiply this by 16:

16 * 0.125 = 2

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

16 -> .16

.16×12.5=2

You just move the decimal point 2 times and multiply by the percentage