Question

students were asked about their favorite food. burger 36, taco 13, dessert 29, pasta 22, pizza 41. total votes: 141. what percent of students voted for pasta? round to the nearest percent.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify values

Votes for pasta = 22, Total votes = 141.

Step2: Calculate percentage

Percentage = $\frac{22}{141} \times 100$
$\frac{22}{141} \approx 0.1560$
$0.1560 \times 100 = 15.60\%$

Step3: Round to nearest percent

15.60% rounds to 16%.

Answer:

16%