Question

There are 58 students enrolled in an art class. The day before the class begins, 10.3% of the students cancel. How many students actually attend the art class?

Answer 1

First, set up a proportion. 10.3% is the percentage of students who cancelled, but the question is asking for the students who are attending, so let’s use 89.7% to make it easier. The proportion would be x over 58 is equal to 89.7% over 100%. Multiply 58 by 89.7, giving you 5,202.6. Next, take 5,202.6 and divide it by 100. This should give you 52. 026, but it’s best to round this to 52. 52 students actually attend the art class, making this your final answer.