Question

Centerville has a population of 16,000. People under the age on 18 Mahe up 21% of the towns population. How many people under the and of 18 live in Centerville?

Answer 1

Number of people who live under the age of 18 = 3360

Step-by-step explanation:

Total population = 16,000

Percentage of people under the age of 18 = 21%

Number of people who live under the age of 18 = Total population × Percentage of people under the age of 18

Number of people who live under the age of 18 = 16000 × 21%

= 16000 × 0.21

Number of people who live under the age of 18 = 3360