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Annette is surveying people in a city about their interest in a new shopping mall She found out that 180 people, or 37.5% of those surveyed, do not want a new mall. How many people did Annette survey?

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Answer:

480 people

Explanation:

100% = x

37.5% = 180

You have to multiply 180 by 100 and divide the answer by 37.5

180 * 100 = 18000

18000 / 37.5 = 480 people