Percentage Mcqs


Q.  In a school of 850 boys, 44% of Muslims, 28% Hindus, 10% Sikhs and the remaining of other communities. How many belonged to the other communities?

a. 173
b. 163
c. 153
d. 143


ANSWER: See Answer
 
44 + 28 + 10 = 82%
100 – 82 = 18%
850 * 18/100 = 153
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