Can someone at least explain this?

A sample of 80 high school seniors, 45% of which are female, were surveyed as to whether or not they are employed outside of school. 25% of the boys surveyed said they are not employed. How many boys are employed?

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Lorena Carrillo

26 May, 23:39

Can someone at least explain this?

A sample of 80 high school seniors, 45% of which are female, were surveyed as to whether or not they are employed outside of school. 25% of the boys surveyed said they are not employed. How many boys are employed?

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Noel Ponce · Answer 1

First you must find how many boys there are if 45% are female. 55% must be male out of 80 people. 80 * 0.55 = 44 boys. If 25% of these 44 are unemployed 75% must be employed and 0.75 * 44 = 33 (Final Answer).

Can someone at least explain this?A sample of 80 high school seniors, 45% of which are female, were surveyed as to whether or not they are employed outside of school. 25% of the boys surveyed said they are not employed. How many boys are employed?

Can someone at least explain this?

A sample of 80 high school seniors, 45% of which are female, were surveyed as to whether or not they are employed outside of school. 25% of the boys surveyed said they are not employed. How many boys are employed?