SOLUTION: 40% of college students scored more than 70% on a math test. 120 students scored below that. How many total students took the math test?

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Question 1008496: 40% of college students scored more than 70% on a math test. 120 students scored below that.
How many total students took the math test?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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40% of college students scored more than 70% on a math test. 120 students scored below that.
How many total students took the math test?
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If 40% scored above 70%, 60% scored below 70%.
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Equation:
0.60x = 120
x = 120/0.60
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x = 12000/60
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x = 200 (total # of students)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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