Question

in a random sample survey of employees, $\frac{4}{5}$ of the survey respondents are in favor of stocking healthier snacks in the break room. if the employees surveyed are representative of all 240 employees, how many employees are in favor of stocking healthier snacks in the break room? choose 1 answer: a 48 b 80 c 192 d 200

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the total number and fraction

The total number of employees is 240, and the fraction in - favor is $\frac{4}{5}$.

Step2: Calculate the number of in - favor employees

Multiply the total number of employees by the fraction in - favor: $240\times\frac{4}{5}$.
$240\times\frac{4}{5}=\frac{240\times4}{5}=\frac{960}{5}=192$.

Answer:

C. 192