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At Paulson Middle School, 75% of the sixth grade class is making a B or higher. If there are 21 students

making a B or higher, then how many students are in the class?

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Answer:

About 16

Explanation:

User Psygo
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Answer:

28 students

Explanation:

x = Number of students

21 students = 75 percent of x = 3/4 x

3/4 x = 21

x = 21 * (4/3) = 7*4 = 28

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