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Question 86471: Solve the following word problems. Be sure to show the equation you use for the solution.
38) Statistics. A survey of 400 people found that 66 were left-handed. What percent of those surveyed were left-handed?
Answer by chitra(359) About Me  (Show Source):
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By data: It is given that 400 people were left handed, who were surveyed.

Among that 66 were found be left handed.

We are supposed to find the left hand percentage.

The equation is given by:

x % of 400 = 66

==> %28x%2F100%29+%2A+400 = 66

==> x * 4 = 66

==> 4x = 66

==> x = 66%2F4

==> x = 16.5 %

Hence, out of 400 people there were 66 left handed and the percentage was 16.5%

Thus, the solution.

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