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Three-fourths of the applicants for a position had previous experience. If 180 people applied, how many had previous experience? ◻ people How many did not have previous experience? ◻ people

Three-fourths of the applicants for a position had previous experience. If 180180 people applied, how many had previous experience?\newline□ \square people\newlineHow many did not have previous experience?\newline□ \square people

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Q. Three-fourths of the applicants for a position had previous experience. If 180180 people applied, how many had previous experience?\newline□ \square people\newlineHow many did not have previous experience?\newline□ \square people
  1. Convert to Decimal: Calculate three-fourths as a decimal.\newline34=0.75\frac{3}{4} = 0.75
  2. Calculate Experienced Applicants: Multiply the decimal by the total number of applicants to find those with experience. 0.75×180=1350.75 \times 180 = 135
  3. Calculate Inexperienced Applicants: Subtract the number of experienced applicants from the total to find those without experience. 180−135=45180 - 135 = 45

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