SOLUTION: 240 students were wearing t-shirts. This is 40% of the students at the school. How many students are in the school?

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Question 873345: 240 students were wearing t-shirts. This is 40% of the students at the school. How many students are in the school?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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.40S+=+240
S = 240/.40 = 600 Students in the school