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In Ms. Perron’s class, 25% of the class are boys. There are 6 boys in the class. What is the total number of students in Ms. Perron’s class?

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6 / x = 25% / 100%

6 multiplied by 100 = 600
600 divided by 25 = 24

Ms. Perron has 24 kids in her class.

Explanation: 25% of 24 is 6.
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Answer:

24

Explanation:

25%= 1/4 of the class

1/4 *x=6

x=24

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