Agroup of 400 town residents is asked to attend a town hall meeting. of the 400 residents asked to attend 36 were able to attend. what percentage of the town residents were able to attend? a. 1.1% b. 90% c. 11% d. 9%

We have to find the percentage ratio of two numbers. It is . And the correct answer is D). 

Alternatively, by setting up a ratio, we can write that If
                    400_____100%
                      36_____x
And x=9%