Within a Large Metropolitian Area, 20% of the Commuters Currently

question 138

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Within a large metropolitian area, 20% of the commuters currently use the public transportation system, whereas the remaining 80% commute via automobile. The city recently revitalized and expanded its public transportation system. It is expected that 6 months from now, 20% of those who are now commuting to work via autombile will switch to public transportaion, and 80% will continue to commute via automobile. At the same time, it is expected that 70% of those now using public transportation will commute via automobile, and 30% will continue to use public transportation. In the long run, what percentage of commuters will be using public transportation? ​

• A) 22%
• B) 15%
• C) 83%
• D) 16%
• E) 70%

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