In a recent survey, 30% of the people polled stated that they preferred the taste of a low-fat peanut butter and would but it. Based on this survey, how many people in a city of 200,000 people who eat peanut butter would be expected to buy the low-fat peanut butter?
200,000*30%= 6000 people would buy it.
30% of 200,000 is NOT 6000
To calculate the estimated number of people in a city of 200,000 who would be expected to buy low-fat peanut butter, we first need to determine the percentage of people who prefer it. In this case, 30% of the people polled stated that they preferred the taste of low-fat peanut butter.
Step 1: Find the percentage:
Percentage = 30%
Step 2: Calculate the estimated number:
Estimated number = Percentage × Total population
Estimated number = 30% × 200,000
Estimated number = 0.30 × 200,000
Estimated number = 60,000
Based on the survey, approximately 60,000 people in a city of 200,000 who eat peanut butter would be expected to buy the low-fat peanut butter.