SOLUTION: Suppose that of 14 men assigned to a shop 3 are absent. The percentage if men absent is most nearly. 1 19% 2 20% 3 21% 4 22% How to solve this i need help please.

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Question 805587: Suppose that of 14 men assigned to a shop 3 are absent. The percentage if men absent is most nearly.
1 19%
2 20%
3 21%
4 22%
How to solve this i need help please.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/14*100=21.428571 which is slightly closer to 21%