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28 May, 16:36

Fully answer BOTH questions a and b below.

On a recent survey, 60% of those surveyed indicated that they preferred walking to running.

a. If 540 people preferred walking, how many people were surveyed?

b. How many people preferred running?

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  1. 28 May, 16:57
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    A. 540 is 60% of 900 so 900 people were surveyed.

    60/100 • x = 540

    Multiply both sides by 100

    Then divide both sides by 60

    B. If you subtract 900-540 your answer will be 360. 360 people preferred running.
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