Question

A group of 400 town residents is asked to attend a town hall meeting. Of the 400 residents asked to attend 36 were able to attend. What percentage of the town residents were able to attend?
A. 1.1%
B. 90%
C. 11%
D. 9%

Answer 1

Let's make the unknown percentage the variable x:
400x = 36
x = 36/400
x = 18/200
x = 9/100
Option D, 9%