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At brown Elementary school, 80% of all fifth graders ride the bus to school. If 124 fifth graders ride the bus to school, how many fifth graders are there at the school.

At brown Elementary school, 80% of all fifth graders ride the bus to school. If 124 fifth-example-1
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Answer:155 5th graders

Explanation:

1: Divide 124 by 80% so you know the amount of 5th graders per 1%

124/80=1.55

2: Multiply 1.55 by 100 to get the amount of 5th graders per 100%

(1.55)(100)=155

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