X=number total of student at the school.
70% of x=161
can suggest this equation:
(70/100)x=161
0.7x=161
x=161/0.7=230
Answer: the school has 230 students
You can do this by converting this into a ratio or a fraction
Ratio:
1 lb for 4 guinea pigs
1:4
If he was 8 lbs for x guinea pigsit would be
1:4
8:x
Multiply the first ration until the one is equal to 8, then whatever the four turns into is x
Fraction: (easier way)
1/4 (1lb for 4 guinea pigs)
8/x (8lb for x guinea pigs)
1/4 = 8/x
Multiply one until it is equal to 8
Correspond that to the 4
1*8 = 8
4*8 = 32
32 guinea pigs
Answer:
DE = 21
Step-by-step explanation:
Recall: the ratio of the corresponding side lengths of similar triangles are equal
Given that ∆ABC ~ ∆DEF, therefore,
AB/DE = BC/EF = AC/DF
AB = 8.4
DE = x
BC = 10
EF = 25
AC = 16.5
DF = 41.25
Let's find DE using AB/DE = BC/EF. Thus:
8.4/x = 10/25
Cross multiply
x*10 = 25*8.4
10x = 210
Divide both sides by 10
x = 210/10
x = 21
DE = x = 21
