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In a municipality survey of 1,800 residents, 50% are women and 40% of the women are employed. How many employed women were surveyed?
- 720
- 900
- 810
- 360
Answer
D. 360
Solution
Women = 50% × 1,800 = 900. Employed = 40% × 900 = 360.
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