At a concert, 55% of the audience were children. There were 4 times as many women as men. What percentage of the audience were women?
Adults |
Children |
Total |
45% |
55% |
100% |
5 u |
|
|
Women |
Men |
|
|
4 u |
1 u |
|
|
Percentage of women and men of the audience
= 100% - 55%
= 45%
5 u = 45%
1 u = 45% ÷ 5 = 9%
Percentage of the audience that were women
= 4 u
= 4 × 9
= 36%
Percentage of the audience that were women = 36%
Answer(s): 36%