SOLUTION: if 35% of a school was 8th graders and there are 252 8th graders, what is the total school population? thanks for the help

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Question 14248: if 35% of a school was 8th graders and there are 252 8th graders, what is the total school population?
thanks for the help
Answer by Alwayscheerful(414) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
make an equation
35%X = 252
35% = .35
because % = 1/100
The divide 252 by .35 and you should get your answer
252%2F.35+=+720