Of the 6 th graders at Tremont Junior High, five-eighths plan to take athletics in the 7th
grade. Which represents the part of the students who do NOT plan to take athletics in
the 7th grade?
a. 0.875, 87.5%
b. 62.5%, 6.25
c. 0.375, 37.5%
d. 58%, 0.58
Is it 5/8 + 3/8 = 8/8 or 1 and divide 8 by 3.000 Is that how I am supposed to get the answer?
no. if 5/8 take it, then 3/8 do not
3/8 = 0.375 = 37.5%