Question

Surprising survey revealed that 32% of the 475 girls at mason Junior high school were left handed, while only 12% of the 525 boys were left handed. Which is closest to the number of left-hander girls at mason Junior high school?

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Explanation:

You didn't give the options but let.me solve the number of left handed girls and you then choose the closest answer to the value that I get.

Surprising survey revealed that 32% of the 475 girls at mason Junior high school were left handed. Therefore, the number of left handed girls will be:

= 32% × 475

= 32/100 × 475

= 0.32 × 475

= 152 left handed girls