Question

in a Garrison there are 450 shoulders and 50 officers what percentage of the total number of people in the Garrison are officer​

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Answer:

In a garrison, Number of soldiers = 450 Number of officers = 50 Total number of people = (450+50)=500 According to question, x/100 of 500 is 50 x/100 × 500 = 50 500x/100 = 50 5x = 50 x = 50/5 x = 10 10% of the total number of people in the garrison are officers.