Question

A skating rink will sponsor a field trip for a school if at least 250 students out of the total 2340 sign up for it.A survey was conducted asking students which activity they wanted for the trip.

SKATING = 20 STUDENTS
BOWLING = 30 STUDENTS
GOING TO A MOVIE = 110
SWIMMING = 40

Based on the data above how many students are likely to choose skating?

Answer 1

@electrokid

Answer 2

what you want to do is apply the sample results to the general population

Answer 3

Could you explain in further detail,please.?

Answer 4

sure, what is the total number of kids who filled out the survey?

Answer 5

skating over total is percentage of people interested in skating

Answer 6

its 200 total students

Answer 7

right so 20/200 is .10 or 10%
given this we know that 10% of the students want skating
Multiply 10% by the total number of kids in the school and this will give the number of kids who want skating (In the entire school not just the survey)

Answer 8

ok.... thatks. let me attempt it.

Answer 9

One moment..

Answer 10

10% x 20/200?

Answer 11

oh. what is ten percent of the schools 2340 students?

Answer 12

.10 *2340 or 234

Answer 13

mmhm.

Answer 14

I got '234'.

Answer 15

According to Google Calculator.

Answer 16

they wanted at least 250 so doesn't look like skating is an option this year. :(

Answer 17

oh.
lol.

Answer 18

You like skating?

Answer 19

I'm Canadian
We F***ing LOVE IT!!!
lol

Answer 20

LOL.

Answer 21

Well, thanks for your assistance!
I am 123, by the way. Nice to meet you.

Answer 22

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