Question

A survey by the National Restaurant Association found that 70% of consumers say that they are more likely to visitrestaurants that offer locally produced food. If the town has a population of 18,000, how many might prefer a restaurant with locally producedfood?

Answer 1

ANSWER

12,600 people

EXPLANATION

We have that 70% of customers are more likely to visit restaurants that offer locally produced food.

The population of the town is 18,000.

To find the number of people that might prefer a restaurant with locally produced food, we have to find 70% of 18,000.

That is:

$\frac{70}{100}\cdot\text{ 18000 = 12,600 people}$

12,600 people might prefer a restaurant with locally produced food.