Question

Jack’s class has 32 kids. ¼ of the class has their own phone. How many students do not have their own phone?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

32/4 = 8

1 Quarter of 32 is 8 subtract that number from the total:

32 - 8 = 24

Another way to reach this answer is by multiplying a quarter by 3.

Answer 2

24 students do not have their own phone

Explanation:

32 x 3/4 = students that do not have their own phone

= 24