SOLUTION: ​In a survey, children were asked what flavor of ice cream they favored. 600 children, or 60% of the respondents, said chocolate was their favorite. How many children responded i

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Question 1132677: ​In a survey, children were asked what flavor of ice cream they favored. 600 children, or 60% of the respondents, said chocolate was their favorite. How many children responded in the survey?
Answer by jerryguo41(197) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let "X" equal the total amount of children's responses. The question then suggests that
600 children = 60% of X
or
600=.6%2AX
600%2F.6=X
X=1000
So a total of 1000 children answered the survey.