There are 800 students in a school and 45% of the students are male. If 30% of the male students and 25% of the female students play varsity sports, how many students play varsity sports?
Correct answer: B. 218
- A. 200
- B. 218
- C. 400
- D. 435
Explanation
The problem requires calculating the number of students who play varsity sports using given percentages. First, determine the number of male and female students:Number of male students = 45% of 800 = 360Number of female students = 55% of 800 = 440Next, calculate how many of these students play varsity sports:Male students playing varsity sports = 30% of 360 = 108Female students playing varsity sports = 25% of 440 = 110The total number of students playing varsity sports is the sum of the two groups:Total = 108 + 110 = 218Therefore, the correct answer is B) 218. The other options either underestimate or overestimate the total due to incorrect calculations or assumptions.
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