1992 AMC 8 Problem 11

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11.

The bar graph shows the results of a survey on color preferences. From left to right, the bars represent red, blue, brown, pink, and green. What percent preferred blue?

20%20\%

24%24\%

30%30\%

36%36\%

42%42\%

Answer: B
Concepts:data and graph interpretationpercentage
Difficulty rating: 770
Small Hint:

Add the five counts to get the total number of people surveyed

Big Hint:

The percent preferring blue is (blue count) divided by (total), converted to a percent

Solution:

The total number surveyed is 50+60+40+60+40=250.50 + 60 + 40 + 60 + 40 = 250.

The percent preferring blue is 60250=24%.\dfrac{60}{250} = 24\%.

Thus, the correct answer is B .

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