To find the approximate number of patrons who borrow novels when they visit the library, we can set up a proportion using the information provided.
3 patrons borrow novels out of 80 surveyed patrons. Let x represent the total number of patrons who borrow novels out of the total 345 patrons.
3/80 = x/345
Cross multiply to solve for x:
80x = 3 * 345
80x = 1035
x ≈ 12.94
Rounded to the nearest whole number, approximately 13 patrons borrow novels when they visit the library.
🎀A local library manager randomly surveys 80 patrons about the type of book they borrow when they visit the library. The manager finds that 3 patrons borrow novels. If the local library has 345 patrons, approximately how many of them borrow novels when they visit the library? Round your answer to the nearest whole number
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