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180 students total were surveyed on their favorite color of Starburst.
What percent of the total students were boys that preferred red or orange? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent. Help Video
To find the percentage of boys who preferred red or orange Starburst, we first need to determine the total number of boys who preferred red or orange. Let's say that x is the total number of boys who preferred red or orange Starburst.
Next, we need to consider the total number of students who preferred red or orange Starburst. Let's say that y is the total number of students who preferred red or orange Starburst.
Based on the information given, we know that y = 180.
Since we don't have specific numbers for x or y, we can't calculate the precise percentage. However, if we assume that a certain percentage of students preferred red or orange Starburst, we can still set up an equation as follows:
x/y = Percentage
After you've plugged these values in, solve for x/y. Finally, multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage. Remember to round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.