Concept explainers
(a)
To find the fraction of total students, which prefer each, ride & fraction of each in simplest form, then as a decimal and percent form.
(a)
Answer to Problem 42PPS
Ride | Fraction | Decimal | Percent |
Tilting Ride | |||
Ferris Wheel | |||
Carousel | |||
Roller coaster | |||
Bumper Cars |
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
In order to convert a fraction into a decimal we have to divide the numerator by the denominator.
Then to turn the decimal into a percent multiply the result by
Calculation:
The total number of students are
Ride | Fraction | Decimal | Percent |
Tilting Ride | |||
Ferris Wheel | |||
Carousel | |||
Roller coaster | |||
Bumper Cars |
Conclusion:
Ride | Fraction | Decimal | Percent |
Tilting Ride | |||
Ferris Wheel | |||
Carousel | |||
Roller coaster | |||
Bumper Cars |
(b)
To write fraction of each as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of
(b)
Answer to Problem 42PPS
Hence, a fraction into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
To change a fraction into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of
Establish how many times the given denominator divides into
Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by that number
Calculation:
As per given information,
Conclusion:
(c)
To compare the result of part (a) and (b)
(c)
Answer to Problem 42PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
As per above mentioned table in part (a) & (b),
Calculation:
The numerator of the fraction with a denominator of
Conclusion:
Thus, the numerator of the fraction with a denominator of
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