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Question 68535: can someone help me with this! please! will it be 66%
A survey of 400 people found that 66 were left-handed. What percent
of those surveyed were left-handed?
Answer by rmromero(383) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is asked in the problem?
What percent of those surveyed were left-handed?


Given : A survey of 400 people found that 66 were left-handed.


Let x = the percent of those surveyed that were left-handed
66 is what percent of 400
66 = x · 400
66 = 400x

%2866%2F400%29+=+%28400x%2F400%29
0.165 = x
or
16.5%