In a graduating class of 240 students, 80% apply to college. Of the

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In a graduating class of 240 students, 80% apply to college. Of the students who apply to college, 75% actually attend college. How many students from the graduating class attend college?

A. 48
B. 144
C. 180
D. 192
E. 372

Hatakekakashi · Answer

240 x 4/5 x 3/4 = 240 x 3 /5 = 240 x 0.6 = 144

umadurga · Answer

=240* \frac{80}{100} * \frac{75}{100} 
=24 * 2*3 = 144
Option B

matthewsmith_89 · Answer

240 x 4/5 x 3/4 = 144 Which is answer B

sashiim20 · Answer

In a graduating class of 240 students, 80% apply to college. Of the students who apply to college, 75% actually attend college. How many students from the graduating class attend college?

A. 48
B. 144
C. 180
D. 192
E. 372

Total number of students = 240
Students applied to college = 80% of 240 = \(\frac{80}{100}\) x 240 = 192
Students attending college = 75% of 192 = \(\frac{75}{100}\) x 192 = 144
Answer B...

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venjawbr · Answer

0.8 * 0.75 = 0.60

hence 60% of 240 attend to college.

0.60*240 = 144 -> B

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