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Liam did a survey of 55 people to see how many were left-handed. Liam says: ‘The results show that exactly 10% of the people in the survey are left-handed'. Explain why Liam cannot be correct.

User Jay Chakra
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Answer:

Liam cannot be correct because 10% of 55 is 5.5, and there can not be half of a person in life

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User Redanimalwar
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Answer:

First, let's find 10% of 55

Multiply 10% by 55

10%*55

Convert 10% to a decimal by dividing by 100

10/100=0.10

0.10*55=5.5

Liam cannot be correct because 10% of 55 is 5.5, and there can not be half of a person.

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