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1) There were a total of 840 guests at a wedding dinner. 60% of them were adults, and the rest were children. Some boys left before the dessert was served. As a result, the percentage of adults increased to 70%. How many boys left before the dessert was served?
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Damon
Adults = .6 * 840 = 504
children = .4 * 840 = 336
504 = .7 (840 - boys)
children = .4 * 840 = 336
504 = .7 (840 - boys)
stacey
252
Damon
I got 120
Garza
I got 84.
840*.60=504
840*.70=588
588-504=84 boys.
840*.60=504
840*.70=588
588-504=84 boys.
Anonymous
132
A+
104
JOHN CENA
120