SOLUTION: In a school of 1500 pupils, 55% are girls. On a given day there are 8% of pupils absent of which 2/3 are boys. What percentage of the girls are absent?

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Question 902224: In a school of 1500 pupils, 55% are girls. On a given day there are 8% of pupils absent of which 2/3 are boys. What percentage of the girls are absent?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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.08%2A1500+=+120 %282%2F3%29120 = 80 boys absent and 40 girls 120-80+=+40