Question

1. In 2015, there were 3050 drug-related deaths, of which 2950 involved opioids. What percent of the deaths were due to opioids

Answer 1

The percentage of the deaths due to opioids is 96.72%

Explanation:

Given;

total number of drug related death cases in 2015, T = 3050 deaths

number of deaths due to opioids, n = 2950 deaths

The percentage of the deaths due to opioids is given by;

death percent due to opioids = 2950 / 3050

death percent due to opioids = 0.9672

death percent due to opioids = 0.9672 x 100 = 96.72%

Therefore, the percentage of the deaths due to opioids is 96.72%