SOLUTION: Donna received 5/7 of the 42 votes cast for class treasurer. How many votes did she receive?

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Question 1004744: Donna received
5/7
of the
42
votes cast for class treasurer. How many votes did she receive?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The word "of" almost always means to multiply...here as well...so that 5/7 of 42 equals
(5/7)(42) = 30 votes