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Retain the Denominator in a Percentage Report - Practice 2

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 story survey, 35 people were invited, 15 responded, and 11 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?
Question 2 For a fictional report survey, 36 people were invited, 16 responded, and 12 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?
Question 3 For a fictional notice survey, 37 people were invited, 17 responded, and 13 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?
Question 4 For a fictional sketch survey, 38 people were invited, 18 responded, and 14 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?
Question 5 For a fictional plan survey, 39 people were invited, 19 responded, and 15 respondents agreed. Which fraction describes agreement among respondents?