SOLUTION: There was 12,000 spectators in one section of the stadium. In that section 55% have a red shirt and the rest had on white shirts. How many spectators had on white shirts?

Question 1110858: There was 12,000 spectators in one section of the stadium. In that section 55% have a red shirt and the rest had on white shirts. How many spectators had on white shirts?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi  

There  was 12,000 spectators in one section of the stadium.  

In that section 55% have a red shirt and the rest had on white shirts. 

100% -55% =45% (with white shirts)



How many spectators had on white shirts?

.45 � 12,000 = 5400 with white shirts 

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