Question

In Ms. Perron’s class, 25% of the class are boys. There are 6 boys in the class. What is the total number of students in Ms. Perron’s class?

Answer 1

6 / x = 25% / 100%

6 multiplied by 100 = 600
600 divided by 25 = 24

Ms. Perron has 24 kids in her class.

Explanation: 25% of 24 is 6.

Answer 2

24

Explanation:

25%= 1/4 of the class

1/4 *x=6

x=24