Question

a local little league has a total of 40 players, of whom 35% are left - handed. how many left - handed players are there?
there are \square left - handed players.
(type a whole number.)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percentage to decimal

To find 35% of 40, first convert 35% to a decimal by dividing by 100: \( 35\% = \frac{35}{100} = 0.35 \)

Step2: Multiply total players by decimal

Multiply the total number of players (40) by the decimal (0.35) to find the number of left - handed players: \( 40\times0.35 = 14 \)

Answer:

14