In Centerville, 45% of the population is female, and 60% of the population commutes to work daily. Of the total Centerville population, 21% are females who commute to work daily. What percentage of the total Centerville population are males who do not commute to work daily?
- A15%
- B16%
- C24%
- D39%
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Correct answer: B
Create a table with the information provided in the problem and use subtraction to fill in the rest of the table:
| Female | Male | Total | |
| Commutes to Work
|
21%
|
39%
(60-21) |
60%
|
| Does not Commutes to Work | 24%
(45-21) |
16%
(40-24) |
40%
(100-60) |
| Total | 45% | 100% |
16% of the population is male and does not commute to work.