SOLUTION: The report stated that two out of every five young people were unable to find a job. What fraction of the young people were able to find a job?
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: The report stated that two out of every five young people were unable to find a job. What fraction of the young people were able to find a job?
This question is from textbook Saxon Math 87
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 OUT OF 5 (2/5)=.4 OR 40% CAN'T FIND A JOB.
THEREFORE (1-2/5)=3/5=.6 OR 60% CAN FIND A JOB.
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