If 60% of the employees are women and half of the women attended a seminar, what percentage of all employees are women who attended?

Correct answer: D. 30%

Half of 60% is 30%, because 0.5 × 60% = 30%. A "percentage of a percentage" is found by multiplying the two rates. So in an office of 200 employees, 60 would be women who attended.

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The correct answer is D. 30%

Half of 60% is 30%, because 0.5 × 60% = 30%. A "percentage of a percentage" is found by multiplying the two rates. So in an office of 200 employees, 60 would be women who attended.

Topic: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages MCQs · Subject: Numerical Ability