Several people were polled regarding their favorite type of dessert. They were asked to choose one of the following: ice cream,

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Several people were polled regarding their favorite type of dessert. They were asked to choose one of the following: ice cream,

cake, candy, or cookies. 10% cookies, 30% candy, 25% cake, 35% ice cream. If forty people were questioned, how many of them said they prefer ice cream

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Margarita [4] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-16T01:55:17+03:00

Margarita [4]3 years ago

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Well first you would create a percent pororpotion

bixtya [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-16T03:39:09+03:00

bixtya [17]3 years ago

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So notice the total number of people is 40, we need to find the number that likes ice cream

so simply convert the 35% into a decimal (0.35) then multiply it by 40

40 x .35 = 14 people