Question

At Memorial Elementary, 30% of the 3rd grade students chose math as their favorite subject. There are 120 3rd graders. How many chose math as their favorite subject? * 20 points

Answer 1

Answer: 36 chose math as their favorite subject.

Step-by-step explanation: 30 percent of 120 is 36.

Answer 2

Answer: 36 students

Explanation:

Percentage of 3rd grade students chose math as their favorite subject = 30%

Total number of 3rd graders = 120

The number of 3rd graders who choose maths as their favorite subject will be:

= 30% × 120

= 30/100 × 120

= 0.3 × 120

= 36 students