Question

At Piedmont High School, 3 out of every 8 students are athletes. If there are 1280 students at the school, how many are not athletes?

Answer 1

800

Explanation:

then 5 out of 8 are athletes

The fraction of this is:

`(5)/(8) =0.625`

`1280(.625)=800`

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Answer 2

800

Explanation:

1280 - (1280 x (3/8)) = 800 or

1280 x (5/8) = 800