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When the votes were counted, it was found that 15% of the people in Brenham had voted. If 2100 had voted, how many people lived in Brenham?
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When the votes were counted, it was found that 15% of the people in Brenham had voted. If 2100 had voted, how many people lived in Brenham?

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14000 people lived in Brenham

Step-by-step explanation:

original number shall be always 100%

15% ---> 2100

1% ---> 2100/15

1% ----> 140

100% ---> 140 * 100 = 14000 people

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