Of the 280 students in Grade 6, 35% plan to attend the Spring Dance. How many 6th graders aren’t planning on going to the dance?

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Of the 280 students in Grade 6, 35% plan to attend the Spring Dance.  How many 6th graders aren’t planning on going to the dance?

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

(1-.35)(280) = .65(280) = 182 do not plan to go

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