Question

A recent poll shows that 35% of adults are in favor of increased funding for education. The number of adults surveyed for the poll was 260. How many of the adults surveyed were in the favor of increased funding for education?

Answer 1

The answer is 91. 260 people were surveyed, and 35 percent said yes. 35 percent of 165 is 91.

Answer 2

To determine percent, multiply 260 x .35 which equals 91 who were surveyed.