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On the first day of school, 20 out of the first 25 students who entered the school were carrying a backpack. Based on this information, if 440 students were at school, how many students could be expected to be carrying a backpack?
A) 330
B) 352
C) 374
D) 396

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ShreedharJagtap
The answer is B) 352.
20 out of 25 students means a ratio of 4:5.
Since the total number of students the next day is 440, we need to find 4:5::x:440.
Divide 440 by 5, multiply it with 4 and you'll get 352.

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harolddennis876

Answer:

b) 352

Step-by-step explanation:

352 students.

20 /25  =  4/ 5

440 ×  4 /5  =  1760/5  = 352

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