Question

Of the 45 staff members at SEMS ,9 were out with the flu one day in January. What percent of the teachers were at work today?

Answer 1

80%

Explanation:

Given that Of the 45 staff members at SEMS ,9 were out with the flu one day in January, it means that the number of people at work

= 45 - 9

= 36

As a percentage,

= 36/45 * 100%

= 4/5 * 100%

= 80%

The percent of the teachers were at work today is 80%