Question

In 2012 there were approximately 8950 public librarys in the United States a survey found that 76% of the library's offered free access to the electronic books based on this information how many public library offered free access electronic books in 2012

Answer 1

Answer:

6,802

Step-by-step explanation:

Our first step is to change 76% into a decimal:

76% -> $\frac{76}{100}$ -> 0.76

Next, lets multiply and solve for x:

$x=8,950(0.76)$

$x = 6,802$

There were 6,802 public libraries that offered free access electronic books in 2012.