Question

There were 25,000 participants in a marathon. One-fourth of them were above 50 years of age. How many of the participants were in the age group of 50 years or less?​

Answer 1

1/4 of 25000

$\frac{1}{4}*25000$

$6250$

6250 people are above 50 years.

people below age of 50

25000-6250

=18750 peoples

Answer 2

Answer:

18750 participants

Step-by-step explanation:

Question: -

There were 25,000 participants in a marathon. One-fourth of them were above 50 years of age. How many of the participants were in the age group of 50 years or less?​

To Find : The number of participants less than or equal to 50 years of age.

Given : 1/4th participant are above 50 years of age .

Concept : Word problem based on addition and subtraction.

Explanation:-

The Total number of participant = 25000

Now,

According to the question:-

The number of participants above 50 are=

25000×1/4

=6250

Therefore the total number of participants below and equal to 50 are :-

= 25000-6250

= 18750 ( which is the required answer)

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