Question

On a recent survey, 60% of those surveyed indicated that they preferred walking to running.

If 540 people were surveyed, how many preferred walking to running?
*Remember: change your % to a decimal and multiply by the other number
A 480 people
B 425 people
C 324 people
D) 32 people

Answer 1

324 people, C

Explanation:

You first make 60 percent a decimal by moving the deciaml point up two digits, which makjes the number .60. Then, multiply 540 x .60 which gets your 324.