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There were 12,000 spectators in one section of the stadium. In that section, 55% had on red shirts and the rest had on white shirts. How many spectators had on white shirt?

User Lhballoti
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First we have to find what is the remaining part, which will be white.

1. 100% - 55% = 45% had white shirts.

So now we have to figure out a number not a percent. Therefore, we will get 45% of 12,000.

2. 45% x 12,000 = 5,400

3. 5,400 had white shirts.

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If 55% had on red shirts, then 100% - 55% had on white shirts. Therefore, 45% had white shirts. 45% is equal to 0.45 and to find the number of spectators who had on white shirts, you multiply 0.45 by 12,000 to get your answer.
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