In a recent clinical study, 75 adults were found to have high blood pressure. This represents 35 $\%$ of those who were screened. How many patients were screened?

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To find the total number of patients screened, you divide the number of adults with high blood pressure by the percentage they represent. So, $75 = 35\% \times \text{Total}$. Solving for the total gives $75 / 0.35 = 214$.

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