In a survey of 300 learners, 2/5 of them walk to school. How many learners walk to school?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 120
- Step 1: Divide the total by the denominator: 300 ÷ 5 = 60.
- Step 2: Multiply by the numerator: 60 × 2 = 120.
Answer
120.
Why not the others: 750: the fraction was inverted. 180: this is the part that remains after taking the fraction. 62: the working contains a slip: the total was divided by the denominator and the numerator was added.
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