Question

In 1990, 12.5% of the people in Oregon did not have health insurance. If the population of Oregon was 2,880,000, how many people were uninsured?

Answer 1

360,000 people were uninsured. your welcome

Answer 2

The answer is:  360,000 .
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Explanation:
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12.5 %  of 2,880,000  = 12.5/100  * (2,880,000) ;
 
                                =  0.125 * (2,880,000) ;
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                                = 360,000 .
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