Question

A survey found that 2 out of 8 students do not own a pet. If there are 480 students in a school, what is a reasonable prediction for the number of students who own a pet?


a.
360

b.
12

c.
120

d.
36

Answer 1

A. 360 is the answer

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is C. 120

Step-by-step explanation:

2/8 is = to 1/4. Knowing this you just need to find how much a fourth of 480 is. Divide 480 by 4 to find out and that's your answer.