Question

In 2012 there were approximately 8,950 public libraries in the United States. A survey found that 76% of those libraries offered free access to electronic books. Based on this information, how many public libraries offered free access to electronic books in 2012?

Answer 1

6,802

Explanation:

76 6,802

-- = ---

100 8,950

Multiply 8950 times 76, then divide 680,200 by 100, which equals 6,802.