all 500 students at robinson junior high were surveryed to find their favorite sport how many more students played football than basketball?
a. 325
b. 135
c. 190
d. 55
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42
thats not a option tho
huh. I guess I didn't see the list of how many students played which sports!
sorry ill get it one sec
10% played soccer
27% played basketball
25% played baseball
38% played football
27% played basketball
25% played baseball
38% played football
ok. now we're getting somewhere.
38% - 27% = 11% more played foot ball than basketball
so, what is 11% of 500?
38% - 27% = 11% more played foot ball than basketball
so, what is 11% of 500?
is 55 the answer oobleck?
oh come on. do I have to hold your hand every step of the way?
Yes, 0.11*500 = 55.
Yes, 0.11*500 = 55.
football = 0.38 * 500 = 190 students.
basketball = 0.27 * 500 = 135 students.
190 - 135 =
basketball = 0.27 * 500 = 135 students.
190 - 135 =
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