40% of the 300-member sophomore class is in the band. The percussion section is made up of 5% of these band members. How many of the sophomore class band members make up the percussion section?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 9

D. 15

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Calvin

12 September, 17:49

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Claudia Odonnell · Answer 1

40% of 300 = 0.40 (300) = 120 are in the band

5% of 120 = 0.05 (120) = 6 are in percussion

40% of the 300-member sophomore class is in the band. The percussion section is made up of 5% of these band members. How many of the sophomore class band members make up the percussion section?A. 5B. 6C. 9D. 15