In a survey of 1020 adults in the United States, 44% said that they wash their hands after riding public transportation. What is the exact numerical value that is 44% of 1020? _________________ Could this result be the actual number of adults who said they wash their hands after riding public transportation?____________ What is the actual realistic number of adults who wash their hands?__________________
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To find 44% of 1020, we multiply 1020 by 0.44. 44% of 1020 = 1020 * 0.44 = 448.8 Show more…
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