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
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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