A regional survey was carried out to gauge public opinion on the controversial Arizona
Immigration Law.Based on the results displayed in the table below, what percent of
Respondents is Independent?
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | }
\hline \text { Response } & \text { Democrat } & \text { Republican } & \text { Independent } \
\hline \text { Favor } & 50 & 93 & 35 \
\hline \text { Oppose } & 85 & 45 & 60 \
\hline \text { Don't Know } & 5 & 7 & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)35%
B)9%
C)29%
D)45%
E)25%

Question

A regional survey was carried out to gauge public opinion on the controversial Arizona
Immigration Law.Based on the results displayed in the table below, what percent of
Respondents is Independent?
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Response } & \text { Democrat } & \text { Republican } & \text { Independent } \
\hline \text { Favor } & 50 & 93 & 35 \
\hline \text { Oppose } & 85 & 45 & 60 \
\hline \text { Don't Know } & 5 & 7 & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)35%
B)9%
C)29%
D)45%
E)25%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the percent of respondents who are Independent, add the numbers in the Independent column (35 + 60 + 20 = 115) and divide by the total number of respondents (50 + 93 + 35 + 85 + 45 + 60 + 5 + 7 + 20 = 400). Then, $ \frac{115}{400} = 0.2875 $ or 29%.

A Regional Survey Was Carried Out to Gauge Public Opinion