silly percents problem

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silly percents problem

by adpandey » Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:14 am
There are twice as many girls as boys in an english class. If 30% of the girls and 45% of the boys have already handed in their book reports, what percent of the students have not yet handed in their reports.

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by sujaysolanki » Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:26 am
Boys = 100
Girls = 200

Got report 60 + 45 = 105
Left 195

thats 65 %

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by lawalx » Sat Nov 24, 2007 12:16 am
kul