SOLUTION: Out of 140 students, 32 take the train to school. What is the percentage?

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Question 895389: Out of 140 students, 32 take the train to school. What is the percentage?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide (part/whole) and convert to a decimal

32/140 = 0.22857

Then multiply that result by 100 to get a percentage

0.22857*100 = 22.857%

This percentage is approximate