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?
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.
{% of customers who sample candy}*0.88 = 0.22;
{% of customers who sample candy} = 0.25.
Answer: D.