Question

Kim surveyed 80 students at her school and found that 0.65 of the students she surveyed said their favorite class is math. Another 15% of the students she surveyed reported that their favorite class is science. How many more students in the survey prefer math over science?

(5 points)

Group of answer choices

15

12

28

40

Answer 1

Out of the 80 students surveyed, 0.65 * 80 = <<0.65*80=52>>52 students said their favorite class is math.
15% of 80 students is (15/100) * 80 = <<(15/100)*80=12>>12 students.
Therefore, 52 - 12 = <<52-12=40>>40 more students prefer math over science. Answer: \boxed{40}.