A regional survey was carried out to gauge public opinion on the controversial Arizona Immigration Law (results shown below). What percent oppose the law? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | }
\hline \text { Response } & \text { Democrat } & \text { Republican } & \text { Independent } \
\hline \text { Favor } & 50 & 93 & 35 \
\hline \text { Oppose } & 85 & 45 & 60 \
\hline \text { Don't Know } & 5 & 7 & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 48%
B) 45%
C) 32%
D) 25%
E) 61%

Question

A regional survey was carried out to gauge public opinion on the controversial Arizona Immigration Law (results shown below). What percent oppose the law? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Response } & \text { Democrat } & \text { Republican } & \text { Independent } \
\hline \text { Favor } & 50 & 93 & 35 \
\hline \text { Oppose } & 85 & 45 & 60 \
\hline \text { Don't Know } & 5 & 7 & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 48%
B) 45%
C) 32%
D) 25%
E) 61%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the percent that oppose the law, add the number of people who oppose it (85 + 45 + 60 = 190) and divide by the total number of responses (50 + 93 + 35 + 85 + 45 + 60 + 5 + 7 + 20 = 400). The percentage is (190/400) * 100 = 47.5%, which rounds to 48%.

A Regional Survey Was Carried Out to Gauge Public Opinion