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100 students are interviewed to see which of biology, chemistry or physics they prefer.57 of the students are girls. 34 of the girls like biology best.27 of the boys prefer physics.20 out of the 28 who prefer chemistry are girls.What percentage of the students prefer biology?

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The answer would 42% Bc u have to do all the dividing and adding so yeah that’s the answer
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Answer:

42%

Explanation:

I think it's 42% because out of the 57 girls 34 prefer biology,20 prefer chemistry then it means the remaining 3 prefer physics. There's 43 boys, 8 prefer chemistry,27 prefer physics which leaves us with 8 boys who maybe prefer biology. Therefore:

(34+8)÷100×100 = 42%

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