SOLUTION: in a survey 3/16 of people said they use self service at the gas stations. 5/8 said they prefer not to pump their own gas. 75 people responded they dont have clear defininate prefe

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Question 441792: in a survey 3/16 of people said they use self service at the gas stations. 5/8 said they prefer not to pump their own gas. 75 people responded they dont have clear defininate preference. How many people prefer self service ?
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/16+5/8+x=1
3/16+10/16+x=1
13/16+x=1
x=3/16
75 people prefer self service