Question

There are 180 students in a school band attending an awards dinner. A random survey of 20 band students was conducted to determine how many of each meal should be prepared for the dinner. The results of the survey are shown. 11 students selected Cajun pasta. 4 students selected chicken pasta. 5 students selected shrimp pasta.

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Explanation:

Number of students in the school band = 180

Sample selected = 20

Fraction of students that selected Cajun pasta. = 11/20

Fraction of students that selected chicken pasta = 4/20

Fraction of students that selected shrimp pasta = 5/20

Cajun pasta to be prepared = 11/20 × 180 = 99

Chicken pasta to be prepared = 4/20 × 180 = 36

Shrimp pasta to be prepared = 5/20 × 180 = 45