Question

63 first-year teachers and 27 experienced teachers attended a school staff meeting. What percentage of the teachers in the meeting were first-year teachers?

Answer 1

Answer: 70%

Explanation:

Step 1:

Total number of teachers = 63 + 27

= 90

Step 2:

The percentage of the teachers in the meeting were first-year teachers:

(63 ÷ 90) × 100 = 70%