Explain simply why 2 is the correct answer to: A zoo has 16 pandas, paired into mates (in the same zoo). Only 25% of the panda couples get pregnant after mating. If they each have one baby, how many panda babies are born?. Explanation:
First divide the number of pandas by 2 to find the number of couples: 16 pandas / 2 = 8 panda couples. Then multiply that number by 25% to find the number of babies: 8 panda couples * 25% = 2 panda babies.