Question

Rileys city took a telephone poll about a plan to build a new hotel downtown.4000 people took the poll.35% of them were in favor of the new hotel.How many peoplenl were in favor of the new hotel?

Answer 1

Total number of people: 4,000

Percentage in favor = 35%

Multiply the total number of people by the percentage in favor in decimal form ( divided by 100);

4,000 x 35/100 = 4,000 x 0.35 = 1,400