Question 6
Ratio, Percentages and RatesThere are 250 boys and 150 girls in a school. If 60% of the boys and 40% of the girls play football, what percentage of the school play football?
- A.40.0%
- B.42.2%
- C.50.0%
- D.52.5%
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (52.5%)
Explanation
150 boys + 60 girls = 210 of 400 pupils, i.e. 52.5%.