40% of the students are boys. 30% of the boys and 60% of the girls wear caps. What percentage of the students do not wear caps?
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
40% |
60% |
100% |
Wear caps |
Do not wear |
Wear caps |
Do not wear |
|
12% |
28% |
36% |
24% |
100% |
Number of boys who wear caps
= 30% x 40%
=
30100 x 40%
= 12%
Number of girls who wear caps
= 60% x 60%
=
60100 x 60%
= 36%
Percentage of students who wear caps
= 12% + 36%
= 48%
Percentage of students who do not wear caps
= 100% - 48%
= 52%
Answer: 52%