In a survey of 200 people, 60% own a car. Of the car owners, 40% drive to work. How many people in the survey are car owners who drive to work?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 48
- Step 1: Car owners .
- Step 2: Of those, drive to work: .
Answer
48.
Why not the others: 120: that is the number of car owners. 200: the two percentages are added or subtracted. 80: the second percentage is applied to everyone.
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