Solution:
Matte Satin Glossy Total
Homeowners 0.08 0.20 0.24 0.52
Contractors 0.04 0.26 0.18 0.48
Total 0.12 0.46 0.42 1
Approximately what percentage of contractors prefer the glossy finish?
Answer: Percentage of contractors who prefer the glossy finish is:
or 
Therefore, the option D. 37.5% is correct
The expression 7•3x is not equal to the expression 21x. You might think that the two expressions are the same since 7x3 is 21 but the first expression is a dot product. This kind of expression includes the magnitude and direction of the vector in an expression, for example, <span>7•3x. The second expression, 21x, expresses only the magnitude and does not include the direction.</span>
The answer is B, because 0.06*45000 + 0.08(51000-45000) = 3,180
