Solve the problem.
-A survey of 7136 first-time vacationers showed that 80% more vacationers took their vacation in their own country rather than travel abroad. How many vacationers in the sample took their Vacation abroad?
A)7136 people
B)40 people
C)2549 people
D)1427 people

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let x be the number of vacationers who traveled abroad. Then, 1.8x is the number of vacationers who stayed in their own country. The total is x + 1.8x = 7136. Solving for x gives x = 1427.

Solve the Problem. -A Survey of 7136 First-Time Vacationers Showed That 80% More