A school with 850 students had 24% absent one day. How many students were in school?

Kofi asked Nov 28, 2023

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It would be 204 because you would turn that 24% into a decimal which would 0.24 then you times 850*0.24 which equal 204.

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AustinC answered Dec 4, 2023

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