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A student found out that 8% ofthe students in his school are left-handed.If there are 114 lefties, how many students are in his school?

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Answer: 1,425 students

Step-by-step explanation: This is easy to solve using proportions/

114/8 = ?/100

First, you cross multiply (or whatever this is called sry) 100x114=11400

Then divide 11400รท8=1,425

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