In Ogilvie's class of 40 students, 24 students report that English is their favorite class and 40% of the students report that keyboarding is their favorite class. Show your work to explain how to determine whether more students prefer English or keyboarding.

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Carlie Meyer

31 October, 01:40

In Ogilvie's class of 40 students, 24 students report that English is their favorite class and 40% of the students report that keyboarding is their favorite class. Show your work to explain how to determine whether more students prefer English or keyboarding.

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Ethen · Answer 1

40 students total

24 say english is fav

40% of 40 = 0.4 * 40 =

Judith Buck · Answer 2

40 divided by 100 and times 40 (because it's 40%) is 16. 40% of 40 is 16, therefore, more students like keyboarding. I know my shown work isn't that great, but that's the answer.