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Of the 180 days of school last year, Grace was absent 15 days. What percent of the day was she absent?

Of the 180 days of school last year, Grace was absent 15 days. What percent of the day was she absent?
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Of the 180 days of school last year, Grace was absent 15 days. What percent of the day was she absent?

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180 days represents 100%
15 days represents. ?%

Cross multiply because they are in proportion

?%= 15•100/180= 8.333%

About 8 days she was absent
User Dyouberg
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to find the answer you take the days of the school and divide it by days absent so it is 15 divided by 180 witch is the answer is rounded to 8%
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