Question 12
Poultry ProductionUse the information above to answer the question.
In a poultry farm, 2500 birds were laying an average of 1790 eggs per day.
Determine the percentage of birds that were not laying
- A.28.4%
- B.39.7%
- C.60.3%
- D.71.6%
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (28.4%)
Explanation
Laying = 1790/2500 × 100 = 71.6%, so not laying = 100 − 71.6 = 28.4%.