PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 152: Answer and Explanation

Question: 152

Athletes in a School

	Left-Handed	Right-Handed
Varsity	11	98
Junior Varsity	17	144

The table above provides data about the 270 athletes in a particular high school. Approximately what percent of the athletes in the school are right-handed varsity athletes?

• A. 6 percent
• B. 36 percent
• C. 53 percent
• D. 98 percent

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

The question asks for a percent based on data. Set it up, then find the numbers on the table. The question asks what percent of the athletes in the school are right-handed varsity athletes, so the percent is . The table indicates that there are 98 right-handed varsity athletes, and the question states that there are 270 athletes in the school. Plug the two values into the percent to get . The question says approximately, so select the closest choice. The correct answer is (B).