Question

What percent of the crimes in 2000 were robberies if robberies were 408,016, burglaries were 2,050,992, larceny was 6,971,590 and vehicle thefts were 1,160,002?

Answer 1

3.9%

Explanation:

Total number of crimes = 408016 + 2050992 + 6971590 + 1160002 = 10590600

percent of robberies = 408016/10590600 = .038526 ≅ 3.9%