Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's go through each word problem presented in the image and solve it step-by-step.
Problem 1:
Question: 10% of the students in a math class are absent. If there are 4 students who are absent, how many students are enrolled in the math class?
Step-by-Step Solution:
- Identify what is asked: The total number of students enrolled in the class.
- Given Facts:
- 10% of the students are absent.
- There are 4 students who are absent.
- Operation to Use: Division, as we need to find the total based on a percentage.
- Number Sentence:
- Calculation:
- Answer: There are 40 students enrolled in the math class.
Problem 2:
Question: At Alcona Resort, 8% of the visitors are foreigners. If there are 225 visitors at the resort, how many are foreigners?
Step-by-Step Solution:
- Identify what is asked: The number of foreign visitors.
- Given Facts:
- 8% of the visitors are foreigners.
- There are 225 visitors in total.
- Operation to Use: Multiplication, as we need to find a part of a total based on a percentage.
- Number Sentence:
- Calculation:
- Answer: There are 18 foreign visitors at the resort.
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Tip:
When calculating percentages, always convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100 before performing multiplication or division.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage
Division
Multiplication
Formulas
Percentage formula: part = total × (percentage / 100)
Division for finding total when part and percentage are known: total = part ÷ (percentage / 100)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grade 5-6