Question

When choosing a new school mascot, 80 students voted for an eagle, and 160 students voted for a bulldog. Rounded to the nearest whole percent, what percent of these students voted for a bulldog?

A. 36%
B. 60%
C. 67%
D. 70%

Answer 1

C) 67% (rounded)

Explanation:

240 students voted altogether

160 out of 240 is equal to 2/3 which, as a percent, is 66 2/3%

Answer 2

C. 67%

Explanation:

80 students + 160 students = 240 students total

160/240 = 0.667 or ~67%