The following is a bar chart of the self-reported race for 189 pregnant women. Approximately _____ percent of pregnant women are African-American
A) 20
B) 14
C) 5
D) 35
E) 50

Question

The following is a bar chart of the self-reported race for 189 pregnant women.  Approximately _____ percent of pregnant women are African-American
A) 20 
B) 14 
C) 5 
D) 35 
E) 50

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Looking at the bar chart, there are 27 African-American women out of a total of 189 women. To find the percentage, first find the fraction by dividing 27 by 189, which equals 0.143. Then, multiply by 100 to convert to a percentage, which gives us 14.3%. Rounded to the nearest whole number, the answer is 14%, which is option B.

The Following Is a Bar Chart of the Self-Reported Race