Question

Five hundred students were asked what color they prefer for the new school colors. Here are the results: 7% Yellow, 30% black, 36%Blue, 15% Orange, 12% Red.
How many students prefer black or red?
A) 60
B) 250
C) 180
D) 210
PLEASE HURRY!!!!

Answer 1

How many students prefer black or red?
First, add the percentages of black and red.
30% + 12% = 42%.
Now find 42% of 500.

42% * 500 = 0.42 * 500 = 210