Question

Two hundred and fifty four people were surveyed regarding their favorite type of gemstone
*54% chose diamonds
*30%chose emeralds
*6%chose sapphires
*10%rubies
Approximately, how many people did not choose emeralds or rubies??
Please help I'll give a medal and a fan!!

Answer 1

@StudyGurl14

Answer 2

Okay, so
54% diamonds
30% emeralds
6% sapphires
10% rubies

Add together the percentages that are NOT emeralds or rubies.

Answer 3

60%??

Answer 4

Yep. nice job

Answer 5

okay so next step

Answer 6

multiply 60% by 254 to find the amount of people that did not choose emeralds or rubies

Answer 7

15240??

Answer 8

...

Answer 9

no. 60 PERCENT. not 60. Big difference.
60% = 0.6

Answer 10

Oh....7.44

Answer 11

74.4

Answer 12

No. 254 times 0.6

Answer 13

Oops

Answer 14

Thanks for helping me....I really appreciate it

Answer 15

You're welcome. :)