In a certain candy store, 22% of the customers are caught sampling the candy and are charged a small...

In a certain candy store, 22% of the customers are caught sampling the candy and are charged a small fine, but 12% of the customers who sample the candy are not caught. What is the total percent of all customers who sample candy?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

25%

Steps/Work

Since 12% of the customers who sample the candy are not caught, then 88% of the customers who sample the candy are caught:
{% of customers who sample candy}*0.88 = 0.22;
{% of customers who sample candy} = 0.25.
Answer: D.

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In a certain candy store, % of the customers are caught sampling the candy and are charged a small fine, but % of the customers who sample the candy are not caught. What is the total percent of all customers who sample candy?

Calculated Answer

25

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n0 / ((100 - n1) / 100).

n0 =22
n1 =12