There are 800 students enrolled in four allied health program at a local community college. The percent students in each program is displayed in the pie chart. Which of the following is the number of students enrolled in the dental hygiene program?

There are 800 students enrolled in four allied health program at a local community college. The percent students in each program is displayed in the pie chart. Which of the following is the number of students enrolled in the dental hygiene program?

A.
168

B.
144

C.
336

D.
152

To find the number of students enrolled in the dental hygiene program, follow these steps:

1. Identify the percentage for the dental hygiene program in the pie chart: From the provided link, the dental hygiene program is represented by 18% of the pie chart.
2. Calculate the number of students based on this percentage:
   • Total number of students = 800
   • Percentage of students in the dental hygiene program = 18%
   The number of students in the dental hygiene program can be calculated as:Number of students=18100×800=0.18×800=144\text{Number of students} = \frac{18}{100} \times 800 = 0.18 \times 800 = 144Number of students=10018​×800=0.18×800=144

Therefore, the number of students enrolled in the dental hygiene program is B. 144.