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<p>One day at Central High School, 1/12 of the students were absent, and 1/5 of those present went on a field trip. If the number of students staying in school was 704, how many students are enrolled at Central High?</p>

<p>The answer is 960. Can someone explain how to do this?</p>

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<p>you have 11/12 of students present and 1/5 of these left on FT. the students staying are 4/5 of those who came = 704 which is 880 students (704<em>5/4). since 1/12 are absent, 11/12 are present=880, so the total enrollment is 880</em>12/11=960</p>