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A state college has a total freshman enrollment of 2,200 students, of whom 42% are male. If the remainder of the total school enrolment of 6,800 students is divided evenly between male and female, determine the total male enrollment in the school.

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The percentages are used to calculate college enrollment. The percentage of male and females enrolled are determined.

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The (6800-2200=4600) "other non freshman" students have same ...

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