Question

In 1997 U.S. House of Representatives there were 222 Republicans, 204 Democrats, 2 Independents, and 7 undecided. What percentage of the total is neither Republican nor Democrat?

A.) .02%
B.) .98%
C.) 2.1%
D.) 9%

Answer 1

The answer is C.

Explanation:

In 1997 U.S. House of Representatives there were 222 Republicans, 204 Democrats, 2 Independents, and 7 undecided.

So total number in the House = 222 + 204 + 2 + 7

= 435

Total number who is neither Republican nor Democrat = 2 + 7

= 9

Percentage of the total is neither Republican nor Democrat

= 9 / 435 * 100%

= 2.1%

Answer 2

2.1

Explanation:

There were a total of 435 people in the House. 9 were neither Republican nor Democratic. Divide 9/435. multiply that by 100