If 4% of motorists on the Turnpike leave at a certain exit and 5% of these go to one particular motel for lodging,out of every 10,000 motorists how many motorists may be expected to go to this motel?

Answer 1

You have 10,000 motorists

Find what is 4% of 10,000

Then find 5% of that number and you have your answer.

Answer 2

=10,000(4%)(5%)
=10,000*(4/100)*(5/100)
=20 motorists.