Question

In a recent survey 7 out of every 20 respondents said that they preferred individual sports to team sports. Which fraction and equivalent percent compares the number of respondents who preferred individual sports to all respondents?

Answer 1

7 out of 20, and 20 respondents total. "out of" indicates division. 7 individual/ 20 total, so 7/20 is the fraction, and 7/20 = 0.35. To convert a decimal to a percent, move the decimal two places to the right. So 0.35 = 35%. The answer is A.