Question

Sal conducted an online survey to find out which kind of music people like best. The circle graph displays the results. If 250 people responded to the survey, how many people chose rap as their favorite kind of music?

A. 24
B. 54
C. 60
D. 76

Answer 1

C. 60

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Answer 2

Hence, the total number of people who chose rap as their favorite kind of music is:

60 people

Explanation:

The percentage of people who like different kind of music are given by:

Music Percent

Rock 'n' Roll 28%

Rap 24%

Hip Hop 20%

Jazz 18%

Other 10%

Total number of people who responded to survey=250

Hence, the number of people who chose rap as their favorite music is:

24% of 250

i.e. 24%×250

= 0.24×250

=60

Hence, people who chose rap are:

60 people.