A sample of 80 high school seniors, 45% of which are female, were surveyed as to whether or not they are employed outside of school. 25% of the boys surveyed said they are not employed. How many boys are employed? a0 boysA sample of 80 high school seniors, 45% of which are female, were surveyed as to whether or not they are employed outside of school. 25% of the boys surveyed said they are not employed. How many boys are employed? a0 boys

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Hugh Pruitt

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13 April, 17:50

A sample of 80 high school seniors, 45% of which are female, were surveyed as to whether or not they are employed outside of school. 25% of the boys surveyed said they are not employed. How many boys are employed? a0 boysA sample of 80 high school seniors, 45% of which are female, were surveyed as to whether or not they are employed outside of school. 25% of the boys surveyed said they are not employed. How many boys are employed? a0 boys

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Ryleigh Wilkins · Answer 1

The percentage of employed children is:

100% - 45% = 55%

Then, the percentage of employed children is:

100% - 25% = 75%

Therefore, the number of employed children is given by:

(80) * (0.55) * (0.75) = 33

Answer:

there are 33 boys employed