Question

If 88 people surveyed made between $15,000 and $24,999 what was the total number of individuals surveyed?

Answer 1

88 people where surveyed it says it right there in the question. 

Answer 2

The answer is 88. It says in your question. BTW it is supposed to be 2 sentences. You are supposed to put a period after $24,999.  Have a nice day!