Step-by-step explanation:
If 1 gallon = 3.785 litres
Then, 10 gallons = 37.85 litres
Step-by-step explanation:
3+x-2/x-3<_4
cross multiply
3+x-2<_4(x-3)
3+x-2<_4x-12
1+x<_4x-12
collect like terms
1+12<_4x-x
13<_3x
divide both side by 3
13/3<_×
6.5<_x
The 9th student is in the middle.
⇒ There are 8 students before him
⇒ There are 8 students behind him
Total number of students = 8 + 1 + 8 = 17
Answer: 17