In a city of 90,000 people, 9% are children aged 6–12. A new municipal regulation requires that 18% of all children in this age group be enrolled in a community service program. How many children should be enrolled?

Step-by-step solution

1. Find the number of children aged 6‑12 by multiplying 90,000 with 9% → $90,000\times 0.09=8,100$ children
2. Calculate 18% of 8,100 → $8,100\times 0.18=1,458$ children
3. Round to the nearest whole child (no rounding needed)

Concept tested: Numerical application of social justice

Published 10 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked