Percentage Calculations
A medical researcher notes that 8% of the participants in a study of 269 individuals reported a specific side effect. Which of the following values represents the exact number of participants who experienced the side effect?
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Answer: B. 21.52
To find 8% of 269, convert 8% to the decimal 0.08 and multiply: 269 x 0.08 = 21.52.
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