SOLUTION: There are 55 students enrolled in a class . In a very stormy day 40% of students were absent . How many students are absent ? How many are present ?

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Question 888411: There are 55 students enrolled in a class . In a very stormy day 40% of students were absent . How many students are absent ? How many are present ?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 40% are absent, what percentage of students is present? 100-40 = 60
60% of 55 = .6 * 55 = 33 students present (which leaves 22 absent).