kaelyn2 kaelyn2

22-01-2015
Mathematics

Answered

fifty-six out of 128 students went on a trip during vacation. what percent of students went on trips?

Verified Answer :

thisisbenmanley thisisbenmanley

22-01-2015

Set up a proportion, where x = the percentage:

\(\frac{56}{128}=\frac{x}{100}\)

Then, cross multiply and solve to isolate the x:

\(\frac{56}{128}=\frac{x}{100}\\128x=5600\\x=5600/128\\x=43.75\)

So, 43.75% of the students went on trips.

Answer Link

Related Questions

write a division problem that will have a 2 digit quotient and another division problem that will have a 3 digit quotient

True or False: A word processor allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, and create many other types of documents.

In roman government who represented the rights of plebeians

Which statement about tabacco is true

Which one of the following statements is most accurate for law enforcement

what is the main goal of the federal courts

Please please help metank you

is considered a stimulant drug MDMA An analgesic Cocaine Peyote

Whats 87 less than the quotient of an unknown number and 43 is 75

calculated by dividing mass by volume