SOLUTION: In a school 48% of the students are girls and 260 students are boys. How many students are there in total?

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Question 552496: In a school 48% of the students are girls and 260 students are boys. How many students are there in total?

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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.52x=260
500=x
500-260=240
check
.48x=240
x=highlight%28500%29
correct