Question

In a survey of 60 people,35% like peaches

1. how many students like peaches
2. how many students do not like peaches

Answer 1

1.) 21

2.) 39

Explanation:

1.)

• convert 35% into a decimal >> (.35)
• multiply by the whole number of students. (60) * (.35) = 21
• By doing this, you're essentially solving for 35 percent of the 60 students.

2.)

• use the answer from the precious question to solve for the students that don't like peaches.
• 60 - 21 = 39

Answer 2

21 like peaches 39 do not