20% of the pupils are girls. 30% of the girls and 60% of the boys wear caps. What percentage of the pupils do not wear caps?
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
20% |
80% |
100% |
Wear caps |
Do not wear |
Wear caps |
Do not wear |
|
6% |
14% |
48% |
32% |
100% |
Number of girls who wear caps
= 30% x 20%
=
30100 x 20%
= 6%
Number of boys who wear caps
= 60% x 80%
=
60100 x 80%
= 48%
Percentage of pupils who wear caps
= 6% + 48%
= 54%
Percentage of pupils who do not wear caps
= 100% - 54%
= 46%
Answer: 46%