The percentage of a given quantity shows the fraction of the quantity required but expressed in percent. The answer to the question is 8, and Maxine's statement is true.
The percentage of a given number is the fraction of that number required for consideration.
To determine the required fraction of the given number in the question, express the given statement in mathematical terms.
So that:
16% of 50 = [tex]\frac{16}{100}[/tex] x 50
= 0.16 * 50
= 8
Thus 16% of 50 is 8.
Considering the steps required to solve the question and each statement of students, then Maxine is correct.
NB: The required image to the statement is attached to this answer.
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