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54 out of the 72 teachers in a school staff meeting were first-year teachers. What percentage of the teachers in the meeting were first-year teachers?

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Answer:

75%

Explanation:

Total number of teachers = 72

100% = 72

1% = 72 ÷ 100 = 0.72

54 ÷ 0.72 = 75%

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