Question

Of the 1200 people who attended the Friday night football game, 57% were high schoolers. How many students attended the game?

Answer 1

684

Explanation:

Using proportions (equivalent ratios), we can find the number of students that make up the 57% out of the total number of people:

`(57)/(100)=(x)/(1200)`

Cross-multiply: 100x = (57)(1200) or 100x = 68,400

Divide: 100x/100 = 68,400/100

Solve for x: x = 684 students