There were 200 - 40 = <<200-40=160>>160 runners last year.

Therefore, there will be 2 x 160 = <<2*160=320>>320 runners this year.

# Answer

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Last year, Peter organized a Fun Run for his community project and 200 people signed up. Forty people did not show up to run. This year, there will be twice as many runners as last year. How many people will run this year?
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Last year, Peter organized a Fun Run for his community project and 200 people signed up. Forty people did not show up to run. This year, there will be twice as many runners as last year. How many people will run this year?
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