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81 of 360 students at Jefferson Elementary are taking Spanish. What percent of students are taking Spanish

User Chadbag
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Answer:

Explanation:

81: 360*100 =

(81*100): 360 =

8100: 360 = 22.5

User Folaht
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81/360 People take Spanish. Reduce before turning into a percentage (I find it easier)
9/40 = .225
Multiply by 100 (or move decimal two places right) to make it a percentage
.225 * 100 = 22.5%

Answer: 22.5%

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