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Maria Huey

Maria Huey

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2021-12-10

A class is learning about proportions and ratios, so the teacher decides to look at the students in the local high school. There are 500-600 students and 2932% of the student body participates in athletics. Which of the following is the most reasonable estimate of the number of students who are considered athletes?

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Alex Sheppard

Alex Sheppard

Beginner2021-12-11Added 36 answers

Step 1
Number of students is 500-600.
It is known that 2932% of students participate in athletics.
So, 29% of 500 will be 145
32% of 600 is 192
So, the average of these 2 values will be 168.5, which is a reasonable estimate for the number of students who are considered to be athletes.
Suhadolahbb

Suhadolahbb

Beginner2021-12-12Added 32 answers

I will simplify the solution to the problem.
Assuming 30% of 500 would be 150 and 30% of 600 would be 180, so 175 is a reasonable guess.

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