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1. Of the first 40 United States Presidents, 20% were former teachers. How many of the presidents were teachers?

User Delu
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Answer:

8 presidents

Explanation:

We have to find 20% of the first 40 United States

20% = 0.2

0.2 former teachers / 40 first presidents = 8 presidents that were teachers

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User Ivan Yurchenko
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8 is because 20% of 40 - 8
User JohnK
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