Q44. - Algebra 1

Question

DIARIES In a survey, 36% of the students said that they kept an electronic diary. There were 900 students who kept an electronic diary. How many students were in the survey?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The total number of students in the survey is 2500.

Step 1. Write down the given statement.

It is given that 36% of the total students is 900.

Step 2. By method of percentage.

Let the total number of students be x. Therefore,

 $$\begin{gathered} \frac{36}{100}x=900 \\ x=\frac{900}{36}\times 100 \\ x=2500\text{ students} \end{gathered}$$

Step 3. Conclusion for the total number of students.

The total number of students in the survey are $x=2500$.