Question

Sarah took a survey asking students if they prefer summer or winter sports. She found that 12 out of 18 students prefer summer sports. Determine what fraction of students prefers winter sports. Write your response in simplest form. Explain how you found your answer.

Answer 1

33.3333%

Explanation:

EXPLANATION

Based on the given conditions, formulate: (18-12) ÷ 18

Calculate the sum or difference:
`(6)/(18)`

Cross out the common factor:
`(1)/(3)`

Rewrite a fraction as a decimal: 0.333333

Multiply a number to both the numerator and the denominator: 0.333333x
`(100)/(100)`

Write as a single fraction:
`(33.33333x100)/(100)`

Calculate the product or quotient:
`(33.333)/(100)`

Rewrite a fraction with denominator equals 100 to a percentage: 33.3333%

Answer: 33.3333%

Answer 2

Answer: 2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

12 out of 18 prefer summer sports so as a fraction it would be 12/18 = 6/9 = 2/3