Question

Youths 37 35
Adults 39 26

What percent of the youths surveyed prefer reading electronic books? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

Answer 1

To find the percentage of youths who prefer reading electronic books, we can use the following formula:

\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Number of youths who prefer e-books}}{\text{Total number of youths surveyed}} \right) \times 100
\]

From the data you provided, it appears that:

- The number of youths who prefer electronic books is 37.
- The total number of youths surveyed is \(37 + 35 = 72\).

Now, we can plug in the numbers into the formula:

\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{37}{72} \right) \times 100
\]

Calculating the fraction:

\[
\frac{37}{72} \approx 0.5139
\]

Now, multiply by 100 to get the percentage:

\[
0.5139 \times 100 \approx 51.39
\]

Rounding to the nearest tenth of a percent, we get:

\[
51.4\%
\]

Therefore, about **51.4%** of the youths surveyed prefer reading electronic books.