Question

All 6th graders had to choose their favorite sport from football, basketball, and baseball. 35% chose basketball and chose f

What percent chose baseball?
65%

Answer 1

The percentage of students who chose baseball is 40%

Using the paramters given:

• Basketball percentage = 35%
• Fraction who chose football = 1/4

The total percentage of 6th graders = 100%

1/4th of the total percentage = (1/4 × 100%) = 25%

This means that :

Basket ball percentage + football percentage would be:

• 35% + 25% = 60%

Baseball percentage = 100% - 60% = 40%

Hence, the percentage who chose baseball is 40%

Complete Question :

All 6th graders had to choose their favorite sport from football, basketball, and baseball. 35% chose basketball and chose 1/4 chose football. What percent chose baseball?