Answer:
1000 text messages
Step-by-step explanation:
y=0.05x+50
Y=0.02x+80
50+0.05x=0.02x+80
0.05x=0.02x+30
0.03x=30
1000=x
Using the percentage concept, it is found that 60% of the students voted to donate a telescope.
<h3>What is a percentage?</h3>
The percentage of an amount a over a total amount b is given by a multiplied by 100% and divided by b, that is:

In this problem:
- The total amount is the number of students, which is of b = 500.
- 300 voted to donate, hence a = 300.
The <em>percentage </em>is given by:

60% of the students voted to donate a telescope.
More can be learned about the percentage concept at brainly.com/question/10491646
We are simplifying this so they are easier to add in your head.
87+33 is easier math to do in your head
so our new estimated number would be 120