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In the sixth grade, 54% of the students are boys. There are 189 boys in the sixth grade. What is the total number of students in sixth grade? A. 54 B. 161 C. 189 D. 350. (explain what did u do to get you're answer )​

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

189 boys is 54%

x is 46%(100-54)

Cross multiply:

189*46%=54%*x

86.94=0.54x

x=161

189 boys 161 girls

350 altogether

So D

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