A survey revealed that 4 out of 5 people prefer vanilla ice cream to chocolate. In a class of 30 how many students are likely to prefer chocolate ice cream?

Answer 1

1/5 = x/30

Cross multiply and solve:

5x = 30
x = ?

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure it's 24.
Because you figure 30/5=6 So then just take the 6 and times it by the 4. 4*6=24

Answer 3

Nope. 24 prefer vanilla.

The question asks about preferences for chocolate.

Answer 4

oh, ok! wow..way to not read directions. my bad.

Answer 5

I GUESS IT'S 6 AS 4/5 PREFER VANILLA.THEN,4/5*30=24 AND 30 - 24=6

Answer 6

A survey found that 9 out of 11 people prefer vanilla
ice cream. If there are 660 people at a party, how many
would you expect to want vanilla ice cream?

Answer 7

A survey found that 9 out of 11 people prefer vanilla
ice cream. If there are 660 people at a party, how many
would you expect to want vanilla ice cream?