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At a school there are 864 students and 80 staff members. 5/8 of the students are boys. How many girls are in the school?

At a school there are 864 students and 80 staff members. 5/8 of the students are boys. How many girls are in the school?
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At a school there are 864 students and 80 staff members. 5/8 of the students are boys. How many girls are in the school?

User Randy Klingelheber
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Answer:

354

Explanation:

3/8 multiplied by 864

User Shah
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Answer: 324 girls

864 divided by 8 = 108

108 x 5 = 540

864 - 540 = 324

Explanation:

80 staff members is irrelevant.

User Kitcc
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