In a survey, children were asked what flavor of ice cream they favored. 400 children, or 8 % of the respondents, said chocolate was their favorite. How many children responded in the survey?

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In a survey, children were asked what flavor of ice cream they favored. 400 children, or 8 % of the respondents, said chocolate was their favorite. How many children responded in the survey? ​

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The total number of children surveyed can be found by dividing the number of children who favored chocolate (400) by the percentage they represent (8%). So, $400 \div 0.08 = 5,000$.

In a Survey, Children Were Asked What Flavor of Ice