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Forty percent of the 30 children at the picnic were boys. How many girls were at the picnic

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Answer:

18

Explanation:

  1. If 40% are boys, then 60% must be girls
  2. Find 60% of 30:
    (60)/(100) ×
    (30)/(1) = (1800)/(100)
  3. 1800/100 = 18/1 = 18

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User Kyle Lemons
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18 fams I got u no problem
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