Question

Out of 40 children in a class, 10 are boys. What is the percentage of boys?

(a) 10%

(b) 40%

(c) 4% (d) 25%​

Answer 1

Answer:

(d) 25%

Step-by-step explanation:

Percentage of boys = [(10/40)*100]%

                                 = [(1/4)*100]%

                                 = [0.25*100]%

                                 = 25%

Thus the correct answer is option (d).

Answer 2

Answer :

• Option (D) Percentage of Boys = 25%.

Explanation :

Given :

• Total Students = 40.
• No. of Boys = 10.

To Find :

• Percentage of Boys.

Solution :

Let's Begin.

➨ Percentage = 10/40 × 100.

➨ Percentage = 1/4 × 100.

➨ Percentage = 100/4.

➨ Percentage = 25%.

Therefore, The Answer = Option D.

Extra Information :

• Percentage is a number or ratio that represents a fraction of 100.

• It is denoted by the symbol % symbol.

• To write a percentage as a decimal, simply divide it by 100.