Question

Challenger Elementary School has 8 0 0 800800 students. Every Wednesday, 1 2 % 12%12, percent of the students stay after school for Chess Club. How many students attend Chess Club on Wednesdays?

Answer 1

You need to calculate 12% of 800.

To find a percent of a number, multiply the percent by the number.
Change the percent into a decimal by dividing the percent by 100 (move the decimal point of the percent two places to the left.)

12% of 800 =

= 12% * 800

= 0.12 * 800

= 96

Answer: 96 students