12.)1,000 people were surveyed about the type of vehicles they owned. The results are shown in the circle graph below
42% SUV
25% Sedan
28% Wagon
5% Hatchback
How many people own a SUV?
A.)4
B.)42
C.)420***
D.)4,200
Correct.
Well, if we had 1,000 people surveyed and 42% of them own an SUV, we can calculate the number of people who own an SUV by multiplying 1,000 by 42%, which is 420. So the correct answer is C) 420. Good job, those 420 SUV owners are probably enjoying their spacious rides!
To find the number of people who own an SUV, we need to analyze the given data. The percentage of people who own SUV is 42%.
To calculate the number of people, we can use the formula:
(Number of people owning the category) = (Percentage of people owning the category) * (Total number of people)
Plugging in the given values:
(Number of people owning SUV) = 42% * 1,000
Let's calculate it step by step:
(Number of people owning SUV) = (42/100) * 1000
(Number of people owning SUV) = 420
Therefore, the correct answer is C.) 420 people own an SUV.
To find the answer, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the percentage of people who own an SUV to a decimal. To do this, divide 42 by 100: 42 ÷ 100 = 0.42.
Step 2: Multiply the decimal from Step 1 by the total number of people surveyed. In this case, the total number of people surveyed is 1,000. So, multiply 0.42 by 1000: 0.42 × 1000 = 420.
Therefore, the correct answer is 420, which corresponds to option C.)420.