SOLUTION: There are 900 students in the school. 46% are boys. How many girls are in the school?

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Question 1023787: There are 900 students in the school. 46% are boys. How many girls are in the school?
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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54% are girls.

900*0.54 = 486 girls