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In a recent survey, 14 people found their mayor to be "very competent." This number is exactly 20% of the people surveyed. How many people were surveyed?

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In a recent survey, 14 people found their mayor to be "very competent." This number is exactly 20% of the people surveyed. How many people were surveyed?

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14 = 0.2 = 1/5

14 x 5 = 70

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70 x 0.2 = 14

So 70 people were surveyed!

Mistiru answered Nov 4, 2018

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I think 70 people were surveyed.

Jakewins answered Nov 6, 2018

In a recent survey, 14 people found their mayor to be "very competent." This number is exactly 20% of the people surveyed. How many people were surveyed?

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