ASAP PLS TY

20% of students prefer to go to the aquarium

50% of teachers prefer to go to the aquarium

Step-by-step explanation:

1.

8 students prefer the aquarium out of 40 students.

Set up an equation:

Variable x = percentage of students

8/40 = x/100

Cross multiply:

8 × 100 = 40 × x

800 = 40x

20 = x

Divide:

20%

Check your work:

40 students × 20%

Convert percentage into decimal:

40 × 0.20

8

8 students prefered the aquarium so this is correct!

2.

5 teachers prefer the aquarium out of 10 teachers.

Set up an equation:

Variable x = percentage of teachers

5/10 = x/100

5 × 100 = 10 × x

500 = 10x

50 = x

50%

Check your work:

10 × 0.50

5

Correct!