There are 50 students in a class. If 12% are absent on a particular day, find the number of students present in the class.	Choose the correct option:
A) 43 B) 36 C) 28 D) 129 E) 44

Rationale: "number of students absent on a particular day = 12 % of 50 i . e . , 12 / 100 × 50 = 6 therefore , the number of students present = 50 - 6 = 44 students . answer : e"
Answer: E