Seventy-percent of the 40 pupils of Mrs. Santiago like Mathematics. How
many pupils are Math lovers?
a What is asked?_________
b.What are the given fact?____________________
c.What operation or formula is to be used?____________________
d Show your solution______________
Answers & Comments
:
a. How many pupils are Math Lovers?
b. Seventy-percent and 40 pupils
c. Percentage = Base × Rate or
P = 40 × 0. 70
d. P = Base × Rate
P = 40 × 70%(change the 70% into decimal numbers; 0.70)
ANSWER: 28 Pupils are Math Lovers