If 35 student are in student council, and 60% are boys. How many girls are in student council?

40% are girls or more accurate would be 14

Solution:

What is 40% of 35?

Y is 40% of 35

Equation: Y = P% * X

Solving our equation for Y

Y = P% * X

Y = 40% * 35

Converting percent to decimal:

p = 40%/100 = 0.4

Y = 0.4 * 35

Y = 14