Question

3/5 of the pupils in Year 9 say their favourite colour is red.

There are 80 pupils in Year 9.
How many students said red is their favourite colour?

Answer 1

48

Explanation:

Since 80 pupils is the total amount of pupils in Year 9...

5/5 = 80

1/5 = 80 ÷ 5 = 16

3/5 = 16 x 3 = 48 (The amount of pupils who said red is their favourite colour in Year 9)