Question

the top three languages in nevada are english, spanish, and tagalog.
the population of nevada is approx. 2,117,000. if 3/5 of the people speak spanish or tagalog or both, how many people speak english?

Answer 1

assuming no one speaks both, it would be
\[\frac{2}{5}\times 2,117,000\]

Answer 2

so no one speaks english in nevada (what I wrote)

Answer 3

Assuming those who speak spanish or tagalog or both do NOT speak English, then
English speakers = (2/5)*population.

Answer 4

thanks :D this is great help! :)

Answer 5

You're welcome! Hope it helped. :)

In fact, I find the question not very clear. It is not clear to me if the question asks for English as a native language (mother tongue) or just English speaker? Many people speak multiple languages.

Answer 6

that's so true where are you from?
@mathmate

Answer 7

Canada

Answer 8

United states....

Answer 9

canada's second language is french right?

Answer 10

In fact, French is one of Canada's two official languages (beside English), however, French speakers make up only about 25% of Canada's population.

Answer 11

wow cool!

Answer 12

Yep, but it's cold up here! :D

Answer 13

wow in chicago it's not even snowing

Answer 14

You're close to the lake, so it's mild in winter, and cool in summer.

Answer 15

yup :D