SOLUTION: 30% of the students were absent. If 294 were present, how many were absent?

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Question 876208: 30% of the students were absent. If 294 were present, how many were absent?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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70% present
.70S+=+294
S = 294/.70 = 420 Students
420-294 = 126 absent