SOLUTION: The classes in a primary school have 20 students to the nearest 10. There are 7 classes in the primary school. Work out the greatest possible number of students that attend the

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Question 1189467: The classes in a primary school have 20 students to the nearest 10.
There are 7 classes in the primary school.
Work out the greatest possible number of students that attend the school.
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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The greatest possible number of this kind is   7*24 = 168.

Taking into account the rules of rounding,  the solution and the reasons are  OBVIOUS.