SOLUTION: Please check my answer. A survey of 400 people found that 66 were left handed. What percent of those surveyed were left -handed I came up with 16.5%

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A survey of 400 people found that 66 were left handed. What percent of those surveyed were left -handed
I came up with 16.5% This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

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Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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66/400 = 33/200 = 0.165 = 16.5%

Answer by Shin123(626) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
66%2F400=33%2F200
33%2F200=16.5%2F100
16.5%2F100=0.165
0.165=16.5%
You were correct.