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Out of every 5 students surveyed, 2 listen to country music. At the same rate, how many students in a school of 800 listen to country music?

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Answer:320

Explanation:

2/5 of the students surveyed lisen to country. So to make the percentage fit the total student population, you figure out what your 2/5 is in a percetnage. That comes out to 40%. so, 40% of 800 is 320.

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