Question

Students were asked their favorite ice cream flavor. The results showed that 196 students selected vanilla as their favorite ice cream flavor. This represents 49% of the total number of students surveyed. What was the total number of students surveyed?

I need the answer and explanation!!!

Answer 1

The total number of students surveyed is 400.

Explanation:

We want to know that 49% of what number is 196

Let x = the total number of students

.49x = 196 (49% as a decimal is .49) Divide both sides by .49

x = 400