50% of the students are boys. 60% of the boys and 70% of the girls wear glasses. What percentage of the students do not wear glasses?
Boys |
Girls |
Total |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Wear glasses |
Do not wear |
Wear glasses |
Do not wear |
|
30% |
20% |
35% |
15% |
100% |
Number of boys who wear glasses
= 60% x 50%
=
60100 x 50%
= 30%
Number of girls who wear glasses
= 70% x 50%
=
70100 x 50%
= 35%
Percentage of students who wear glasses
= 30% + 35%
= 65%
Percentage of students who do not wear glasses
= 100% - 65%
= 35%
Answer: 35%