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How many people was vs how many people were

The correct phrase is "how many people were". When referring to a group of people, the verb should agree with the plural subject, so "were" is used instead of "was".
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This phrase is incorrect. The verb "was" does not agree with the plural subject "people".

"How many people was "

Incorrect. Use "how many people were" instead.
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This phrase is correct. When referring to a group of people, the verb should be in the plural form, which is "were".

"how many people were "

Correct usage when asking about the number of individuals in a group.

Examples:

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  • How many people were present during the meeting?
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