Question

several college students are surveyed about their college location and preferred locations for a spring break trip.
college near the coast\tcollege away from the coast
beach break\t37\t54
ski break\t24\t36
a. what percentage of people who prefer to spend spring break at the beach go to a college away from the coast? if necessary, round the answer to the nearest whole percent.
type your answer in the box.
%
b. what percentage of people who prefer to spend spring break skiing go to a college away from the coast? if necessary, round the answer to the nearest whole percent.
type your answer in the box.
%

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total beach break preferrers

Total = 37 + 54 = 91

Step2: Find % for beach break & away college

Percentage = $\frac{54}{91} \times 100 \approx 59.34\% \approx 59\%$

Step3: Calculate total ski break preferrers

Total = 24 + 36 = 60

Step4: Find % for ski break & away college

Percentage = $\frac{36}{60} \times 100 = 60\%$

Answer:

59
60