3. A study shows that 72% of graduates from local high school attended college. What fraction of the graduates attended college?

Question

A.18/25
B.17/25
C.13/25
D.1/2
E.3/8

A

6. The model below represents the equation x+4=4x+2
The first box shows one x and has four 1's then shows four x's and two 1's in the next box.
WHat value of x makes the equation true
A. 2/3
B.2
C.6/5
D.4

Answer 1

Yes. Both answers are A.

Answer 2

For number 6 I thought it was either A or C. I don't know how x+4=4x+2 is 2/3
Do you need to use a reciprocal?

Answer 3

x+4=4x+2

4 - 2 = 4x - x

2 = 3x

2/3 = x