Question

Eric's city took a telephone poll about a plan to build a new hotel downtown. 200 people took

the poll. 25% of them were in favor of the new hotel. How many people were in favor of the
new hotel?

Answer 1

50 people

Explanation:

Solution

25% as a fraction is 25/100 which reduces down to 1/4. What this tells you is that 1/4 of the people asked want the hotel

1/4 * 200 = 50

50 people want the hotel.