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-Junior high classes of 35 students each met in the cafeteria to take achievement tests. If exactly 5 students sat at each table and 28 tables were used, how many classes took the tests?
A) 17 classes
B) 4 classes
C) 7 classes
D) 6 classes

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The total number of students is 5 students/table * 28 tables = 140 students. Since each class has 35 students, the number of classes is 140 students / 35 students/class = 4 classes.

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