Question

Suppose three out of every five people said they would prefer a television over a computer. If we surveyed 5,000 people, how many would prefer a television? A. 1,875 B. 5,000 C. 3,125 D. 3,000

Answer 1

3/5 people means 60% prefer televisions.
60% of 5000 is equal to 0.6*5000=3000
Final answer: D

Answer 2

5000-3000=2000

5-3=2...............................................