Jess observed that 60% of the people at a mall on a particular day shopped for clothes. If 2500 people at the mall did not shop for clothes that day, the number of people who shopped for clothes that day was ______. (only put numeric values, no other symbols)

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Jess observed that 60% of the people at a mall on a particular day shopped for clothes. If 2500 people at the mall did not shop for clothes that day, the number of people who shopped for clothes that day was ______. (only put numeric values, no other symbols)

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campbell_st · Answer

well you know 40% didn't shop for clothes and that number is 

40% = 2500

divide it by 2 to get 20% then multiply it by 3 to get the 60% number...

anonymous · Answer

Okay, when I put it all together I get... 3750

anonymous · Answer

@campbell_st , Is that correct?

campbell_st · Answer

makes sense to me.... 

to total number of people = 3750 + 2500 = 6250

6250 x 0.4 = 2500

so you answer is correct