Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

by Charles, Randall I.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0133281140

ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-7 Solving Proportions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 129: 61

Answer

36 students

Work Step by Step

If 1 in 3 were out sick, 2 in 3 were left. Assume that s is the number of students. 2/3=24/s cross multiply 2s=72 divide both sides by 2 2s÷2=72÷2 simplify s=36

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