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The auditorium seated 375, but this was enough for only 30% of those who wanted a seat. How many wanted a seat but couldn't get one?

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Answer: 875 people

Explanation:

The 375 people seated represent 30% of the total number of people who wanted seats but these ones got them.

This means that the number of people who wanted seats is 70% of the number of people who wanted seats.

Assume the number of people who wanted seats is x:

30% * x = 375

x = 375 / 30%

x = 1,250 people wanted seats.

Those who wanted seats but couldn't get:

= 1,250 * 70%

= 875 people

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