Question

In 1995, 78 women were enrolled in chemistry at a certain high school while 162 men were enrolled. What was the percentage of women taking chemistry? The percentage of men?​

Answer 1

Answer:

32.5% female

67.5% male

Explanation:

To find a percentage, you need your total.

To find your total, add the amount of men and the amount of women.

$162+78=240$

240 total people were enrolled in chemistry at that high school.

Next, to solve for your percentage of female participants, divide the amount of women by your total.

$\frac{78}{240} =32.5$

32.5% were women. Do the same with your male participants for your male percentage.

$\frac{162}{240} =67.5$

67.5% were men.

Answer 2

I got 32.5% for female
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