A class of students was surveyed about their favorite fruit. The results were recorded in the table below:
Favorite Fruit Survey Results:
Fruit | Number of Students |
---|---|
Apples | 12 |
Bananas | 8 |
Cherries | 7 |
Grapes | 10 |
Oranges | 6 |
Based on this survey, what percentage of the total number of students favored apples as their favorite fruit?
To find the percentage, use the formula:
$$ ext{Percentage} =\frac{ ext{Number of Students who favor Apples}}{ ext{Total Number of Students}} imes 100$$