Question

a random sample of students was surveyed and asked to list their grade level and whether or not they have a pet. results are shown in the table below.

what percent of the 6th graders dont have a pet? round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

Explanation:

Step1: Find the number of 6th graders without pets and total 6th graders

Number of 6th - graders without pets: \(19\). Total number of 6th - graders: \(29\).

Step2: Calculate the percentage

The formula for percentage is \(\frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}}\times100\). So, \(\frac{19}{29}\times100\).

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Answer:

\(65.5\%\)