Question

There are 400 pupils in a primary school.

Of the 400 pupils, 88 play a musical instrument.
Express the number of pupils who play a musical instrument as a fraction of the 400
pupils.
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

total number of pupils = 400

number of pupils play musical instruments = 88

number of pupils who play a musical instrument as a fraction form = 88/400

in simplest form = 11/50

Answer 2

11/50

Explanation:

`(88)/(400) = (11)/(50 )`