PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 404: Answer and Explanation

Question: 404

According to the data, which age group had the smallest percentage of people with a high school diploma only?

• A. 18–25
• B. 26–35
• C. 36–45
• D. Older than 45

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Tables and Graphs

Getting to the Answer: To calculate the percentage of people in each age group who had a high school diploma only, divide the number of people in that age group with only a high school diploma by the total number of applicants in that age group. Choice (B) is correct because , which is a lower percentage than that of the other age groups (18 to 25 ≈ 60.5%, 36 to 45 ≈ 42.3%, and Older than 45 = 50%).