Question

There are 40 students in Joan’s class. She plans to invite them to her birthday party. She asked them to suggest a theme for her party. Three of every eight students suggested a rainbow-themed party. How many students suggested a rainbow-themed party? How many did not?

Answer 1

15 students suggested a rainbow-themed party.

25 students did not suggest a rainbow-themed party.

Explanation:

40 students

3 out of every 8 students suggested rainbow them

40/8 = 5

5 groups = 40 students

1 group = 8 students

3 × 5 (amount of groups) = 15

15 students suggested a rainbow-themed party.

40 - 15 = 25

25 students did not suggest a rainbow-themed party.

Answer 2

15 people suggested, 25 did not

Explanation:

3 of every 8 so 3:8

There is 40 students in total, so 40/8=5. 5*3=15

15 people suggested, 25 did not