Question

In one research study, 17 out of 100 (17/100) participants were given test drug X. In another study, 135 out of 1,000

(135/1000) participants were given test drug Y. Which statement correctly compares the number of participants that were

given the test drugs?

Tens times as many participants received test drug Y than test drug X.

More participants received test drug X than test drug Y.

A greater percentage of people received test drug X than test drug Y.

A total of 1,100 participants received test drugs X and Y.

Answer 1

Answer:

A greater percentage of people received test drug X than test drug Y

Explanation:

17 out of 100 participants received test drug X >>

100 participants __ 100 %  

17 participants ___  X >>

X = (17 x 100) / 100 = 17 %

135 out of 1000 participants received test drug Y >>

1000 participants __ 100 %  

135 participants ___  Y >>

Y = (135 x 100) / 1000 = 13.5 %

Conclusion: a higher percentage received test drug X

Answer 2

Answer:

C.   A greater percentage of people received test drug X than test drug Y.

Explanation:

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