Question

A software company lays off 40% of its employees. Among the laid-off employees, 20% are developers. The percentage of laid-off developers from the total employees of the company is

• A. 5%
• B. 8%
• C. 10%
• D. 4%

Hint:

For nested percentages, multiply the percentages.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Successive percentage calculation. Explanation: 40% employees are laid off. Among them, 20% are developers. So percentage of total employees: \[ 40\% \times 20% = \frac{40}{100} \times \frac{20}{100} = 8% \]