Question

There are 99 males and 121 females participating in a marathon. What percent of the participants are female?
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Answer 1

Answer:

55%

Step-by-step explanation:

99males + 121females = 220 people

$\frac{part}{whole}$ = $\frac{x}{100}$

Part = 121 females

Whole = 220 total people

NOW EQUATION

$\frac{121}{220}$= $\frac{x}{100}$

121 x 100= 12100

12100/ 220= 55/100= 55%