Based on the data provided in the table below regarding student enrollment across four uni… — GMAT

Based on the data provided in the table below regarding student enrollment across four university departments in 2025, the percentage of international students in the Business department is greater than the percentage of international students in the Engineering department.

Department	Total Students	International Students
Humanities	400	80
Business	600	150
Science	500	125
Engineering	800	160

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The statement is true. In the Business department, international students account for

\frac{150}{600} = 25\%

of total students. In the Engineering department, international students account for

\frac{160}{800} = 20\%

of total students. Since

25\% > 20\%

, the percentage is indeed greater in Business.

Step-by-Step Solution

Calculate the percentage of international students in the Business department

\frac{150}{600} \times 100\% = 25\%

To find the percentage, divide the number of international students in Business by the total number of students in Business and multiply by 100.

Calculate the percentage of international students in the Engineering department

\frac{160}{800} \times 100\% = 20\%

To find the percentage, divide the number of international students in Engineering by the total number of students in Engineering and multiply by 100.

Compare the two calculated percentages

25\% > 20\%

Comparing

25\%

(Business) to

20\%

(Engineering) confirms that the proportion is higher in Business.

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Calculating and comparing subgroup proportions and percentages using department-specific total bases

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