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In the following exercises, write as(a) a ratio and (b) a percent80 out of 100 firefighters and law enforcement officers were educated at a community college.
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A ratio is a comparison of two numbers by division. In this case, we have 80 firefighters and law enforcement officers who were educated at a community college out of a total of 100. So, the ratio is 80 to 100, which can be written as 80/100. Show more…
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