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There are 400 seats in the Jefferson Middle School auditorium. The students are using 3/5 of the seats. There are 65 seats being used by teachers. How many seats are NOT being used in the auditorium?

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Answer: 115

Explanation:

3/5 of 400 seats are

3/5*400=3*80

=240

Seats occupied by teachers are 65.

Remaining seats are 400-65-240=95

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Answer: 95

Step-by-step explanation:

400*0.6=240

240+65=305

400-305=95

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