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15. Harold learned that 6 out of 10 students at his school live within two miles of the school. If 240 students attend Grade 6 at his school, about how many of these students should Harold expect to live within two miles of the school? A 24 ® 40 © 144, 180​

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Answer:

144

Explanation:

Write a equation(or whatever it is called)

  • 6/10=x/240
  • Cross multiply, 1440=10x
  • Divide, 144=x

Check your work:

  • 6/10=144/240
  • Cross multiply, 1440=1440
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