The results of a survey asking teens their favorite type of book to read is shown.7. Out of 250 teens, predict how many would choose mystery as their favorite type of book to read.8. Out of 250 teens, predict how many would choose adventure as their favorite type of book to read.9. Out of 250 teens, predict how many would choose romance as their favorite type of book to read.Look at the graphFavorite Type of Book
Q. The results of a survey asking teens their favorite type of book to read is shown.7. Out of 250 teens, predict how many would choose mystery as their favorite type of book to read.8. Out of 250 teens, predict how many would choose adventure as their favorite type of book to read.9. Out of 250 teens, predict how many would choose romance as their favorite type of book to read.Look at the graphFavorite Type of Book
Find Mystery Percentage: Look at the graph to find the percentage of teens who prefer mystery books.
Calculate Mystery Teens: Calculate the number of teens who prefer mystery books by multiplying the total number of teens by the percentage for mystery.Let's say the graph shows 20% of teens prefer mystery books.Number of teens = 250×20%=250×0.20=50 teens.
Find Adventure Percentage: Look at the graph to find the percentage of teens who prefer adventure books.
Calculate Adventure Teens: Calculate the number of teens who prefer adventure books by multiplying the total number of teens by the percentage for adventure.Let's say the graph shows 30% of teens prefer adventure books.Number of teens = 250×30%=250×0.30=75 teens.
Find Romance Percentage: Look at the graph to find the percentage of teens who prefer romance books.
Calculate Romance Teens: Calculate the number of teens who prefer romance books by multiplying the total number of teens by the percentage for romance.Let's say the graph shows 25% of teens prefer romance books.Number of teens = 250×25%=250×0.25=62.5 teens. But since we can't have half a person, we round to the nearest whole number, which is 63 teens.
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