Question

In a class of 40 students, `2/5` like mathematics. How many students like mathematics?

Options

• 8

• 12

• 16

• 20

Answer 1

16

Explanation: 

`2/5` of 40 = `2/5` × 40 = `"(2 × 40)"/5` = `80/5` = 16 students like mathematics.