Question

If there are 5 people in the height range 170 - 175 cm in a class of 50 people, the percentage of people in the height range 170 - 175 cm is__________.

• A. 10%
• B. 5%
• C. 20%
• D. 15%

Answer 1

The correct option is A

10%

Percentage of people in the height range 170 – 175 cm =

$\frac{\text{No. of people in the height range 170 - 175 cm}}{\text{Total no. of people in the class}}\times 100$

$=\frac{5}{50}\times 100$

$=10$%