SOLUTION: The Metropolitan corporation has issued a total of 2,400,000 shares. The north side investment group owns 7.5% of those shares. How many shares does north side own?

Question 651778: The Metropolitan corporation has issued a total of 2,400,000 shares. The north side investment group owns 7.5% of those shares. How many shares does north side own?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The Metropolitan corporation has issued a total of 2,400,000 shares. The north side investment group owns 7.5% of those shares. How many shares does north side own?
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Ans: [(7.5)/100]*2,400,000 = 7.5*24000 = 180,000
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Stan H.
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