Question

25 students tried out for the football team, but 40% only made the team. How many of the students made the football team? Provide an explanation :) A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

Answer 1

B. 10

Explanation:

`40\% \: of \: 25 = (40)/(100) * 25 \\ \\ = (40)/(4) = 10`

Hence, 10 students made the football team.