Question

the table shows the number of students in each grade at prairie middle school. in the 8th grade, $\frac{4}{5}$ of students study chemistry. how many students in the 8th grade study chemistry? grade | number of students 6 | 110 7 | 115 8 | 100

Explanation:

Step1: Identify total 8th grade students

From the table, 8th grade has 100 students.

Step2: Calculate chemistry students

Multiply total 8th grade students by $\frac{4}{5}$.
$100 \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{100 \times 4}{5} = \frac{400}{5} = 80$

Answer:

80