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Retain the Denominator in a Percentage Report - Practice 1

A percentage describes a fraction of a defined group.

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A percentage describes a fraction of a defined group. State who responded and keep that denominator, rather than transferring the percentage to everyone who was invited. These counts are fictional.

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If 8 of 10 respondents agree and 20 people were invited, agreement is 80% among respondents, not necessarily 80% of invitees.

If 8 of 10 respondents agree and 20 people were invited, agreement is 80% among respondents, not necessarily 80% of invitees.
Reading model: If 8 of 10 respondents agree and 20 people were invited, agreement is 80% among respondents, not necessarily 80% of invitees.
Question 1 For a fictional map survey, 30 people were invited, 10 responded, and 6 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?
Question 2 For a fictional poster survey, 31 people were invited, 11 responded, and 7 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?
Question 3 For a fictional model survey, 32 people were invited, 12 responded, and 8 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?
Question 4 For a fictional chart survey, 33 people were invited, 13 responded, and 9 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?
Question 5 For a fictional poem survey, 34 people were invited, 14 responded, and 10 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?