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If 40% of the total population of a particular town of 2500 are HIV positive. How many people are HIV negative.

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Answer:

1500 people

Explanation:

Since 40% are HIV positive (that's a lot of people), 60% will be HIV negative. All you have to do is find 60% of 2500.

60% of 2500 = 0.6 * 2500 = 6 * 250 = 1500

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