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Of 1,000 dogs, 70.66% are male. Among the males, 3 out of 5 were over the age 5. How many of the dogs were males age 5 or older?

  1. 424

  2. 432

  3. 464

  4. 144
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A Correct answer
Explanation

First, calculate the number of male dogs: 70.66% of 1,000 = 706.6, but this must be a whole number. Taking the calculation at face value: 706.6 × 3/5 = 424. Options B, C, and D are incorrect distractors. D is 3/5 of all dogs, not males. C is just 70.66% of 1,000.

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