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There are 40 painters in a crew. On a certain day, 87. 5% were present. How many people did not show up for work?

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Answer:

35 people did not show up for work.

Explanation:

87.5/100 ×40/1

87.5×40=3500

100×1=100

3500/100 simplified is 35

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