60% of the students are girls. 40% of the girls and 80% of the boys wear caps. What percentage of the students do not wear caps?
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
60% |
40% |
100% |
Wear caps |
Do not wear |
Wear caps |
Do not wear |
|
24% |
36% |
32% |
8% |
100% |
Number of girls who wear caps
= 40% x 60%
=
40100 x 60%
= 24%
Number of boys who wear caps
= 80% x 40%
=
80100 x 40%
= 32%
Percentage of students who wear caps
= 24% + 32%
= 56%
Percentage of students who do not wear caps
= 100% - 56%
= 44%
Answer: 44%