Question

5/12 of the pupils in yr9 say their favourite colour is red. There are 180 pupils in yr9. How many students said red is their favourite colour?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

fraction of peoples in year 9 whose favorite color is red=5/12

total number of people=180

no. of people who like red=180x5/12

=75

Answer 2

Fraction of pupils who like red = 5/12

Total students = 180

No. of students who like red

= 5/12 of 180

= 5/12*180

= 5*15

= 75

Therefore, 75 students out of 180 students like red colour.