Question

The results of a survey are shown. In the survey, 28 students said their favorite dessert is ice cream. Answer questions a and b below.

Pie = 15%
Ice Cream = 35%
Candy = 23%
Cake = 27%
a. How many students were surveyed?
b. How many students said their favorite dessert is pie?

Answer 1

In the survey, 80 students were surveyed and 80 students said their favorite dessert is pie.

Step-by-step explanation:

a. To find out how many students were surveyed, we need to consider the percentages given. The total percentage in the survey must add up to 100%. Since the percentage for ice cream is 35%, we can set up the equation: 35% = 28/x. Cross multiply to solve for x: 35x = 2800. Divide both sides by 35 to find x: x = 80. Therefore, 80 students were surveyed.

b. We are asked to find the number of students who said their favorite dessert is pie. According to the given information, the percentage for pie is 15%. We can set up the equation: 15% = y/80. Cross multiply to solve for y: 15y = 1200. Divide both sides by 15 to find y: y = 80. Therefore, 80 students said their favorite dessert is pie.