Asked by Alex L.
About 9 out of 10 adults think it is a good idea to exercise regularly. But the ones who think it is a good idea, only 1 in 6 actually exercises at least 3 times a week. At this rate, how many of the 300 employees in our company exercise regularly?
What I did so far was write this:
9/10 = x/300
x=270
What I did so far was write this:
9/10 = x/300
x=270
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
That's a good start.
1/6 = x/270
1/6 = x/270
Answered by
drwls
The answer depends upon how one defines "regularly". If they mean "at least three times a week", the answer is
(9/10)*(1/6)*300 = 45
(9/10)*(1/6)*300 = 45
Answered by
Damon
(1/6)(9/10)(300)
= 45
not really a proportion problem
= 45
not really a proportion problem
Answered by
Alex L.
How do I state this question?
Is it..
- At least 45 employees exercise regularly out of that rate
Is it..
- At least 45 employees exercise regularly out of that rate
Answered by
Damon
About 45 employees in the company exercise regularly
Answered by
Alex L.
It's because of the different rates that confuse me.
Answered by
Damon
well, 9/10 of the 300 want to do it
and (1/6) of that (9/10) actually do it
so 1/6 * 9/10 * 300
and (1/6) of that (9/10) actually do it
so 1/6 * 9/10 * 300
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