Dames school has 2000 boys and 5000 girls. What is the percentage increase from boys to total attendance and girls to total attendance?  Choose the correct answer:	A) 40 %	B) 10 %	C) . 4 %	D) 50 %	E) 12 %

Rationale: ratio of boys to total attendance ( 2 / 7 ) ratio of girls to total attendance ( 5 / 7 ) percentage increase is ( difference / initial quantity ) * 100 ( 2 / 7 ) / ( 5 / 7 ) * 100 = 40 % correct answer is a
Answer: A