A survey asked 200 students about their favorite type of movie. 70 chose Action, 50 chose Comedy, 40 chose Drama, and 40 chose Sci-Fi. What percentage of students chose Drama or Sci-Fi?

A 20%

B 30%

C 40%

D 50%

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Students who chose Drama or Sci-Fi: 40 + 40 = 80 students. Total students surveyed: 200. Percentage = (80 / 200) * 100% = 0.40 * 100% = 40%.

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The correct answer to the question "A survey asked 200 students about their favorite type of movie. 70 chose Action, 50 chose Comedy, 40 chose Drama, and 40 chose Sci-Fi. What percentage of students chose Drama or Sci-Fi?" is Option C: 40%.

The other options — A) 20%, B) 30%, D) 50% — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Students who chose Drama or Sci-Fi: 40 + 40 = 80 students. Total students surveyed: 200. Percentage = (80 / 200) * 100% = 0.40 * 100% = 40%.

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A survey asked 200 students about their favorite type of movie. 70 chose Action, 50 chose Comedy, 40 chose Drama, and 40 chose Sci-Fi. What percentage of students chose Drama or Sci-Fi?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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