Question

Out of 290 racers who started the marathon, 256 completed the race, 24 gave up, and 10 were disqualified. What percentage did not complete the marathon?

Answer 1

Percentage=11.724%

Explanation:

Number of people disqualified= 10

Number of people who gave up= 24

Total number of people who couldn't complete the race= 34

Total number of people who participated= 290

Percentage of people who couldn't complete the race=

Total number of people who couldn't complete the race/Total number of people who participated * 100

34/290*100= 11.724%