Question

A cosmetics company tested a new lotion. Of the 2,500 people tested, 15 had an allergic reaction. What percent of the people tested did not have an allergic reaction to the new lotion?

Answer 1

99.4%

Explanation:

Total number of people tested = 2500

People who had allergic reaction = 15

People who didn't have allergic reaction = 2500 - 15 = 2485

Percentage = Part of a whole / The whole

=> 2485 / 2500

=> 497 / 500

=> .994

To convert a decimal into percent:

=> We need to make the decimal point move 2 times to the right

=> .994

=> 99.4%

So, 99.4% of the people who were tested, didn't have an allergic reaction.

Answer 2

99.4%

Step-by-step explanation: 2500 - 15 = 2485

2485/2500 = 0.994 x 100 = 99.4%