Question

An apartment complex has a total of 175 units. Of these, 154 units are occupied. What percent of the apartment are unoccupied?

Answer 1

The percent of the apartment that is unoccupied = (21/ 175)
`*` 100 = 12%

Explanation:

i.) the apartment complex has a total of 175 units.

ii.) 154 units are occupied.

iii.) therefore the number of unoccupied units is = 175 - 154 = 21 units.

iv.) the percent of the apartment that is unoccupied = (21/ 175)
`*` 100 = 12%