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A company that makes​ hair-care products had 2,000 people try a new shampoo. Of the 2,000 ​people, 8 had a mild allergic reaction. What percent of the people had a mild allergic​ reaction?

User ColacX
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8out of 2000 times 100 percent
User Rafiek
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Answer:

0.4% had an allergic reaction

Explanation:

To solve this equation all you need to do is divide 8/2000= 0.004

Afterward, you multiply that value by 100 to get your percentage value.

Hope this sense!

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