Question

Carmen's city took a telephone poll about a plan to build a new hotel downtown. 6,000 people took the poll. 25% of them were in favor of the new hotel. How many people were in favor of the new hotel?

Answer 1

People were in favor of the new hotel=25% of 6000 people.
25% of 6000 people=(25/100)*6000=(25*6000)/100=1500  pople.

1500 people were in favor of the new hotel.