Question

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in a sample of people on the school board 2 out of 5 were in favor of a new high school being built. if 3,500 people vote in the new local election approximatelyhow how many would vote aginst the new high school being built?

Answer 1

2,100 people

Explanation:

~Divide to find the number of people in fifths

3,500 / 5 = 700

~Multiply to find 2/5 of the total people

700 * 2 = 1,400

~Subtract to find the number of people against building the school.

3,500 - 1,400 = 2,100

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