Question

A survey of 2,000 doctors showed that an average of 3 out of 5 doctors use brand X aspirin. How many doctors use brand X aspirin? (Hint: Solve for X)

Show your work

Answer 1

3/5=0.6

x= 2000* 3/5

x=2000*0.6

x=1200

so... 1200 doctors use brand X aspirin.

Answer 2

2000 times 0.60 = 1200 doctors