SOLUTION: there were 300 people and 25% of the 300 were men how many of them were men

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Question 977579: there were 300 people and 25% of the 300 were men how many of them were men
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Cromlix:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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there were 300 people and 25% of the 300 were men how many of them were men
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per cent = per 100
25% = 25/100 = 1/4

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
25% of 300
25/100 x 300
= 75men
Hope this helps:-)