Out of 1,200 students, 700 are boys. Therefore, the fraction would be 
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To convert this into a percentage, divide 700 by 1,200.
= 0.583333 (or just 0.583 if you round)
Multiply 0.583 by 100 to get a percentage.
0.583 · 100 = 58.3
So, the percent of boys at the school is 58.3%.
To convert this into a percentage, divide 700 by 1,200.
Multiply 0.583 by 100 to get a percentage.
0.583 · 100 = 58.3
So, the percent of boys at the school is 58.3%.