In a school, 40% of the pupils are boys.
5% of the boys and 20% of the girls walk to school.
What percentage of the pupils in the school walk to school?

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1. Find the percentage of girls in the school

Percentage of girls =100%−40%=60%= 100\% - 40\% = 60\%

2. Calculate the percentage of total pupils who are boys that walk

Boys who walk =5% of 40%=5100×40%=2%= 5\% \text{ of } 40\% = \frac{5}{100} \times 40\% = 2\%

3. Calculate the percentage of total pupils who are girls that walk

Girls who walk =20% of 60%=20100×60%=12%= 20\% \text{ of } 60\% = \frac{20}{100} \times 60\% = 12\%

4. Find the total percentage of pupils who walk to school

Total percentage =2%+12%=14%= 2\% + 12\% = 14\%

Answer

14%14\% (option 1)

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