SOLUTION: In a school in Devon there are 900 pupils and 80 teachers. 35% of the pupils have blue eyes. 40% of the teachers have blue eyes. How many blue eyed pupils and teachers are there

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Question 1146725: In a school in Devon there are 900 pupils and 80 teachers.
35% of the pupils have blue eyes.
40% of the teachers have blue eyes.
How many blue eyed pupils and teachers are there altogether?
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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900 * 0.35 + 80 * 0.40 =
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315 + 32
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= 347 blue eyed pupils and teachers
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