Question

A librarian knows that 55% of the books currently checked out will be returned on the due date. The library has a total of 5,040 books checked out. How many of the books checked out will NOT be returned on the due date?

Answer 1

2268

Explanation:

percentage of the book that won't be returned before the due date = 100 %- 55%= 45%

the number therefore is 45% of 5040 = 2268