Question

Alexa surveyed 140 of the students in her school about their favorite color. Students could choose between red and purple. 91 students said their favorite color was purple. What percentage of the surveyed students said their favorite color was red?

Answer 1

35% of the students said they like red

Explanation:

If there is 140 total students and 91 students said their favorite color was purple then subtract 140 from 91 to find the left over students who chose red

140-91 = 49

49 students said their favorite color is red

91 students said their favorite color was purple

49/140 is equal to 0.35

0.35 is 35%

35% of the students said they like red