Question

In a box of apples, out of every 7 apples, one is found rotten. What percentage of apples are rotten?

• A. $14\frac{2}{7}\%$
• B. $16\frac{5}{7}\%$
• C. $13\frac{2}{7}\%$
• D. $15\frac{2}{7}\%$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $14\frac{2}{7}\%$

Let's say the total number of apples $=7$
Then, number of rotten apples $=1$
Fraction of rotten apples $=\frac{1}{7}$
Percentage of rotten apples $=\frac{1}{7}\times 100$
$=14\frac{2}{7}\%$