There are 40 students in Joan’s class. She plans to invite them to her birthday party. She asked them to suggest a theme for her party. Three of every eight students suggested a rainbow-themed party. How many students suggested a rainbow-themed party? How many did not?

students suggested a rainbow-themed party, while
students did not.

1 answer

15 students suggested a rainbow-themed party, while 25 students did not.

To calculate this:
- Find 3/8 of the total number of students (40 students): 3/8 * 40 = 15
- Subtract the number of students who suggested a rainbow-themed party from the total number of students: 40 - 15 = 25

Therefore, 15 students suggested a rainbow-themed party and 25 students did not.