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?
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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