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The information shown describes the students at Northwest Middle School. At Northwest Middle School, 70% of the students get to school by bus. At Northwest Middle School, 20% of the students get to school by car. At Northwest Middle School, 10% of the students get to school by walking. (1 point) Based on this information, in Mrs. Harmon's class of 30 students, students ride the bus, students come to school in a car, and students walk to school

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To find out how many students in Mrs. Harmon's class of 30 get to school by bus, car, and walking, we can use the percentages provided:

  1. Students who get to school by bus:
    \(70%\) of \(30\) students
    \(0.70 \times 30 = 21\) students

  2. Students who come to school by car:
    \(20%\) of \(30\) students
    \(0.20 \times 30 = 6\) students

  3. Students who walk to school:
    \(10%\) of \(30\) students
    \(0.10 \times 30 = 3\) students

In summary:

  • Students who ride the bus: 21
  • Students who come by car: 6
  • Students who walk: 3