if 85% of the population of an ant colony is red, and of these 45% are females, then what % of the total ant population are male red ants?

a.46.75 b.40 c.33.66 d.66.66

• 46.75
  
  55% are males
  percentage of male red ants is 55*.85=46.75
• 12 years agoHelpfull: Yes(2) No(3)
• let total population =100
  85% of red colony ant=85
  female in red colony ant=85*/100=38.25
  the total ant population are male red ant =85-38.25=46.75
  
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