Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasy–MediumTrees that survived
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question
Of 1,250 trees planted along a road, 8% died in the first year. How many of the trees survived the first year?
Answer: 1150
8% of 1,250 is 100, so 1,150 survived.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 100
- 100 is the number that died.
- If you answered 1242
- 1242 subtracts 8 instead of 8%.
- If you answered 1350
- 1350 adds 8%.
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