Question

As part of a survey, 75 people were asked to name their favorite sport. The results showed that 25 of the people named basketball as their favorite sport. What percentage of the people in the survey named basketball as their favorite sport?

A. 33 1/3 %
B. 20%
C. 50%
D. 66 2/3%

Answer 1

Explanation:

Formula

% = (favorite sport/total surveyed) * 100

Givens

favorite sport = 25

Total surveyed = 75

Solution

% = (25/75) * 100

% = 0.33333 * 100

% = 33.3333... or 33 1/3

Answer: A