A bag of candy contains 250 pieces, of which 24% are dark chocolate. How many pieces are NOT dark chocolate?

Question

Responses

A 6060

B 9090

C 150150

D 175175

E 190

Answer 1

E 190

There are 24% of 250 pieces that are dark chocolate, so:

0.24 * 250 = 60 pieces of dark chocolate

Therefore, the remaining pieces are not dark chocolate:

250 - 60 = 190 pieces.