Question

In 2015, there were 3050 drug-related deaths, of which 2950 involved opioids. What percent of the deaths were due to opioids? Express your answer in the following format: XX.XX% (e.g., 54.81%).

Answer 1

96.72%

Explanation:

Total number of drug related deaths =3050

Number deaths that involved opioids = 2950

The percent of deaths due to opioids = 2950/3050 × 100%

= 0.96721311475 × 100

= 96.721311475%

Approximately = 96.72%