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In a certain school, a teacher recorded the grades for the final term. The grades A, B, C, D, and E are deemed satisfactory. From the available data: 
- 8 students received the grade A
- 7 students received the grade B
- 6 students received the grade C
- 4 students received the grade D
- 3 students received the grade E
- 3 students received the grade F (unsatisfactory)
What fraction of the grades given are satisfactory?
A) $\frac{3}{4}$
B) $\frac{27}{31}$
C) $\frac{28}{31}$
D) $\frac{29}{31}$
E) $\frac{30}{31}$

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