What percentage of Steamposium attendees are minorities?

• A. 70%
• B. 50%
• C. 30%
• D. 90%

Answer: (A)

Understanding what percentage of attendees are minorities means looking at the share of the entire group that belongs to minority groups. It’s the proportion of the total population that is minority, expressed as a percent. So if the data or chart shows that 70% of attendees are minorities, that value directly represents the minority share. The other numbers would only be correct if the underlying data showed those different shares—for example, 50% would mean minorities and non-minorities are equal, 30% would mean minorities are a smaller portion, and 90% would mean nearly everyone is a minority. Since the data given indicates 70%, that is the correct reflection of the attendee makeup.