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There were 1 200 people in a

village. If 40% of them were adults.
how many children were there?
A. 480
B. 720
C.800
D 1 160​

User Arut
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Answer:

720 children

Explanation:

40% were adults

So 60% were children

60% of 1200 is 720 children (0.60 x 1200)

User Jonathon Murphy
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Answer:

A. 480

Explanation:

ok so first you multiply 1200 by 40 percent

we gonna change 40 percent to a decimal which will be 0.40

then multiply which will get 480

User Noslac
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