SOLUTION: Of the 294 million people in the United States, 26% are smokers. How many are smokers?

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Question 536665: Of the 294 million people in the United States, 26% are smokers. How many are smokers?
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"Of the 294 million people in the United States, 26% are smokers. How many are smokers?"

26% of 294
= 294 x (.26) {changed 26% to a decimal and multiplied by 294}
= 76.44 {multiplied}
Approximately 76 are smokers.

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