In the sixth grade, 54% of the students are boys. There are 189 boys in the sixth grade. What is the total number of students in sixth grade

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In the sixth grade, 54% of the students are boys. There are 189 boys in the sixth grade. What is the total number of students in sixth grade? A. 54 B. 161 C. 189 D. 350. (explain what did u do to get you’re answer )​

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Neala 5 years 2021-08-26T02:59:06+00:00 1 Answers 17 views 0

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  1. Edana
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    2021-08-26T03:00:19+00:00
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    Answer:

    D

    Step-by-step explanation:

    189 boys is 54%

    x is 46%(100-54)

    Cross multiply:

    189*46%=54%*x

    86.94=0.54x

    x=161

    189 boys 161 girls

    350 altogether

    So D

    Hope this helps plz hit the crown 😀

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