SOLUTION: Out of 800 middle school students in the auditorium, 24% were 6th graders. How many students were 6th graders. Can you explain to me how I get my answer?

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Question 1057612: Out of 800 middle school students in the auditorium, 24% were 6th graders. How many students were 6th graders. Can you explain to me how I get my answer?
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Out of 800 middle school students in the auditorium, 24% were 6th graders. How many students were 6th graders.
Can you explain to me how I get my answer?
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24% of 800 is 24%2F100 of 800, i.e.

%2824%2F100%29%2A800 = 24%2A8 = 192.

Answer. 192 students are 6th graders.