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A national travel survey in 1977 found that Americans took 382.6 million trips within the United States. California was

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A national travel survey in 1977 found that Americans took 382.6 million trips within the United States. California was the destination of 38 million trips. Approximately what percent of the trips had California as the destination?

(A) 0.01%
(B) 0.1%
(C) 1%
(D) 3.8%
(E) 10%

Answer: E

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Re: A national travel survey in 1977 found that Americans took 382.6 million trips within the United States. California

by deloitte247 » Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:59 am
Total trip =382.6 million
Trips to Carlifornia = 38 million
What percentage of the trip had Carlfornia as the destination.
% of Carlifornia trips = $$\frac{\left(38\ million\ \right)}{382.6\ million}\cdot\ 100=0.099\cdot100=$$ $$9.9\%$$
$$10\%$$
$$Answer\ is\ Option\ E$$
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Re: A national travel survey in 1977 found that Americans took 382.6 million trips within the United States. California

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:57 am
Gmat_mission wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:44 am
 A national travel survey in 1977 found that Americans took 382.6 million trips within the United States. California was the destination of 38 million trips. Approximately what percent of the trips had California as the destination?

(A) 0.01%
(B) 0.1%
(C) 1%
(D) 3.8%
(E) 10%

Answer: E

Source: Official Guide
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We see that 38 million is approximately one-tenth of 382.6 million; therefore, the percent of the trips that had California as the destination is approximately 10%.

Answer: E

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