Question

1. a very exclusive college accepts approximately 2 students out of 5 applicants. if there were 250 total applicants, how many students were not accepted? 155 150 200 100

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate acceptance rate

The acceptance rate is $\frac{2}{5}$.

Step2: Calculate number of accepted students

Number of accepted students $= 250\times\frac{2}{5}=100$.

Step3: Calculate number of not - accepted students

Number of not - accepted students $=250 - 100 = 150$.

Answer:

150