If all the numbers of a team are juniors or seniors and if the ratio of juniors to seniors on the team is 3:5, what percent of team members are seniors?
If all the numbers of a team are juniors or seniors and if the ratio of juniors to seniors on the team is 3:5, what percent of team members are seniors?
(A) 37.5%
(B) 40%
(C) 60%
(D) 62.5%
Solution: The ratio of juniors to seniors is given as 3:5.
The total parts are given by 3 + 5 = 8.
Fraction that represents the seniors is given by 5/8.
To convert this into a percentage, we multiply by 100: (5/8) × 100 = 62.5%.