SOLUTION: By Tuesday, 65 students had bought tickets for the dance. This was 42% of the student body. How many students go to Washington School?

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Question 26702: By Tuesday, 65 students had bought tickets for the dance. This was 42% of the student body. How many students go to Washington School?
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since 65 students bought tickets and this was 42%, the equation would be;
.42x=65
x=65%2F.42
x=155
So there are 155 students in the school.
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