How many are going to a state university?

Of the 804 graduating seniors in a certain high school, approximately 2/5 are going to college and approximately 1/4 of those going to college are going to a state university. Which of the following is the closet estimate for how many of the graduating seniors are going to a state university?

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Determine 2/5 of 804, and then determine 1/4 of that.

2/5 of 804
= 2/5(804) {multiplying 2/5 by 804}
​= 321.6 {multiplied}
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1/4 of 321.6
= 1/4(321.6) {multiplied 1/4 by 321.6}
​= 80.4 {multiplied}

About 80 students are going to a state university.

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