Multiple choice. Of 365 students, 210 bought a hot lunch. About what percent of the students did not buy a hot lunch? A. 35% B.42% C.56% D.78%
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the statement:
Multiple choice. Of 365 students, 210 bought a hot lunch.
Determine what percentage did not buy a hot lunch.
Solution:
Subtract 210 to 365. Then divide the difference by 365.
= 365 - 210
= 155
= 155/365
=0.42
Since we are given a decimal answer, in order to convert it into percentage, we multiply the decimal by 100. Hence, in converting a percentage into decimal, we divide the percentage by 100.
= (0.42)(100)
= 42%
Final answer:
B. 42%