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There are 126000 people living in a town. 52920 people in the town own a car. A local environmental group proudly announces 'fewer than 40% of residents own a car'. Is this statement accurate? Give a reason for your answer.

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Answer:

False

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that

There are 126000 people living in a town

Out of which 52920 people in the town own a car

So based on this, the group announces that fewer than 40% of residents own a car

We need to find out the statement is correct or not

So here we determine the percentage

= 52,920 ÷ 126,000

= 42%

Since it is more than 40%

So the given statement is false

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