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Canyon middle school has 1,250 students. 40% of these students ride the bus. How many students ride the bus?

Answer 1

500 students

Explanation:

Change the percent to a fraction in its simplest terms

Then solve 2/3×1250

Answer 2

500 students ride the bus

Explanation:

Easy:

If the total number of students is 1250 and you know 40% ride the bus all you have to do is figure out 40% of 1250. Once you get that you will get 500 people. You can use a calculator for this problem.

x/1250 = 40/100

x = number of students riding bus

Solve for x

100x = 1250*4 - after you cross mulitply

solve for x

x = 500