Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Identify pasta votes and total

Pasta votes: 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%