Question

Morgan surveyed 260 of the students in her school about their favorite color. 65% said their favorite color was red. How many students' favorite color was red?

Answer 1

169 students

Explanation:

From the above question:

Total number of students surveyed = 260

Percentage of students that their favorite colour is red = 65%

Hence: The number of students that their favorite color is red is calculated as:

= 65% × 260

= 65/100 × 260 students

= 169 students

The number of students that their favorite color is red is 169 students