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Shortcut used: Percent of a number means multiply by the decimal form.

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List the given numbers and units.
Choose the formula that matches the asked value.
Simplify carefully and compare with options.

Common mistake: Do not use a reasoning pattern shortcut in a quantitative question.

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In a survey of 200 students, 35% chose art as their favorite class. How many students chose art?

Explanation

Correct Answer: C

ANSWER

Correct Answer: C

Method / Topic: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

35% of 200 is 0.35 × 200 = 70.

Why this answer is correct

The answer follows from the arithmetic relation between the given values.

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35% of 200 is 0.35 × 200 = 70.

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In a survey of 200 students, 35% chose art as their favorite class. How many students chose art?

ANSWER

Correct Answer: C

Method / Topic: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

Convert 35% to 0.35 and multiply by 200. This gives 70 students.

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Shortcut used: Percent of a number means multiply by the decimal form.

Solve in 3 steps:

List the given numbers and units.
Choose the formula that matches the asked value.
Simplify carefully and compare with options.

Common mistake: Do not use a reasoning pattern shortcut in a quantitative question.

Question

In a survey of 200 students, 35% chose art as their favorite class. How many students chose art?

Explanation

Correct Answer: C

ANSWER

Correct Answer: C

Method / Topic: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

35% of 200 is 0.35 × 200 = 70.

Why this answer is correct

The answer follows from the arithmetic relation between the given values.

Short Explanation

35% of 200 is 0.35 × 200 = 70.

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Question

In a survey of 200 students, 35% chose art as their favorite class. How many students chose art?

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Correct Answer: C

Method / Topic: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

Convert 35% to 0.35 and multiply by 200. This gives 70 students.

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