SOLUTION: 85% of the students were absent. How many of the 800 students made it to class?
85% of 800 = n
0.85 (800) = n
680 = n
I thought this was it but I don't think I am right. am I r
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Question 812008: 85% of the students were absent. How many of the 800 students made it to class?
85% of 800 = n
0.85 (800) = n
680 = n
I thought this was it but I don't think I am right. am I right?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we want to know how many went to class not how many were absent
15% went to class
.15*800=120 went to class
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