Section: Math Section 1

2) In a classroom of 35 students, 14 are male. What percent of the classroom is male?

1. 14%
2. 20%
3. 30%
4. 40%
5. 50%

The solution is expressed as: Percent x Whole = Part.

Step 1: Percent * 35 = 14.

Step 2: Percent = ¹⁴/₃₅.

Step 3: .40 * 100 = 40%.