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At lunch, 60% of the students selected soda while 20% selected milk. If 72 students selected soda, how many students selected milk?

At lunch, 60% of the students selected soda while 20% selected milk. If 72 students selected soda, how many students selected milk?
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At lunch, 60% of the students selected soda while 20% selected milk. If 72 students selected soda, how many students selected milk?

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24 because 20% Is a third of 60% and 24 is a third of 72
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User Marco Staffoli
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20/60 = x/72
60x=1440
x=24

24 students selected milk
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