To determine approximately what percentage of all Jewish people living in Europe were killed during the Holocaust, we need to analyze historical data.
1. Total Jewish Population in Europe Before the Holocaust:
Before the Holocaust, the Jewish population in Europe was approximately 10 million.
2. Number of Jewish People Killed During the Holocaust:
Historical records indicate that around 6 million Jewish people were killed during the Holocaust.
3. Calculate the Percentage:
To find out the percentage of the Jewish population that was killed, we use the formula for percentage calculation:
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\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Number of Jewish people killed}}{\text{Total Jewish population before the Holocaust}} \right) \times 100
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Plugging in the numbers:
[tex]\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{6,000,000}{10,000,000} \right) \times 100
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Simplifying this:
[tex]\[
\left( \frac{6,000,000}{10,000,000} \right) = 0.6
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[tex]\[
0.6 \times 100 = 60\%
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Thus, approximately 60% of all Jewish people living in Europe were killed during the Holocaust. The correct answer is:
about 60\%
