PSAT Math : Fractions and Percentage

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Example Question #76 : Percentage

Histogram

Refer to the above bar graph.

What percent of the students achieved a score 500 or below?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

6 students achieved a score of 201-300; 18 achieved a score of 301-400; 30 achieved a score of 401-500. Add these:

The number of students who took the test is the sum of the students who finished in the six ranges:

The question is now to find out what percent 54 is of 120, which can be calculated as follows:

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