Question 938454
 If 40% are boys, then 60% are girls.  Find 60% of 248.


= 248 x (0.6)  {changed 60% to a decimal and multiplied}
= 148.8  {multiplied}


Assuming there is not part of a student in the hall, round up.
= 149 girls
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