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Students had to pick their favorite sport from basketball, football, and hockey. 35% chose basketball and 28% chose hockey. What percentage chose football ?

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37% is the answer and no problem
User Jon Turner
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Answer:

37%

Explanation:

Add up the percentages and subtract them by 1.00:

  1. 35% & 28% = 0.35 & 0.28
  2. 0.35 + 0.28 = 0.63
  3. 1.00 - 0.63 = 0.37
  4. 0.37 = 37%

Good luck! :)

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