SOLUTION: 80 students in the 5th grade voted for their favorite animal after a trip to the zoo. The elephants received 3/5 of the votes. How many votes did the elephant receive.

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Question 744409: 80 students in the 5th grade voted for their favorite animal after a trip to the zoo. The elephants received 3/5 of the votes. How many votes did the elephant receive.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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80 students in the 5th grade voted for their favorite animal after a trip to the zoo. The elephants received 3/5 of the votes. How many votes did the elephant receive.
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Equation:
# of elephant votes = (3/5)80 = 3*16 = 48
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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