Question #N685
A survey of 100 students asked whether they prefer to study in a quiet or noisy environment. Of the students surveyed, 60% preferred to study in a quiet environment. How many of the students surveyed preferred to study in a noisy environment?
A. 40
B. 60
C. 100
D. 160
Correct Answer is: A
If 60% of the students surveyed preferred to study in a quiet environment, then 100% – 60% = 40% preferred to study in a noisy environment. Since 40% of 100 is 40, 40 of the students surveyed preferred to study in a noisy environment.