Question

The data from two random samples with 500 students were asked about their favorite Olympic sport is shown what percentage of students choose snowboarding as their favorite sport

A.10.5%
B.51%
C.25%
D.21%
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Answer 1

d: 21%

Explanation:

1. add 180+135+105+80=500 total

2. then find the percent of 105 from 500 (Determine the total or whole amount.

Divide the number to be expressed as a percent by the total. In most cases, you'll divide the smaller number by the larger number.

Multiple the resulting value by 100.)

you get an answer of 21%

21% of students chose snowboarding as their favorite sport.