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OpenStudy (igster1112):

If 8 out of 20 students in a class are boys, what percent of the class is made up of boys?

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

40% are boys

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OpenStudy (igster1112):

Oh i see it now

11 years ago

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

8 out of 20 is the ratio 8/20 The fraction 8/20 equals the decimal 0.4 When you multiply a decimal by 100, you get that decimal as a percentage: 0.40 * 100 = 40%

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OpenStudy (igster1112):

Oh ok thanks

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OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

You're welcome.

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OpenStudy (igster1112):

Can someone help me with more of these percent problems because some of them are confusing me.

11 years ago

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Start a new post. I'll look for it and will help you.

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