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20% of the teachers at Francis Middle School teach science. If there are 6 science

teachers, how many teachers are at Francis Middle School?

User Cnherald
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Answer:

30 teachers

20% is 2/10 of 100

20 x 5 = 100

6 x 5 = 30

Therefore, 30 teachers.

User Eileen Tao
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Answer: A total of 30 teachers

Explanation:

20% = 6 (science) teachers

20x5= 100

6x5=30 teachers

Hope this helps you!

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