Question

Yesterday 5/7 of the 49 students in a contest gave their speeches. How many students gave their speeches? Write your Answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:35 students have their speeches

Explanation:

1/7 of 49 is 7, so if it is 5/7 of the students multiply 5x7

Answer 2

35

Explanation:

given total number of students = 49

fraction of students that gave speeches = 5/7

number of students that gave speeches

= (5/7) x 49

= (5 x 49) / 7

= 245/7

= 35