Question

At Union Middle School, 99 boys, or 36% of the boys, play basketball. How many boys attend Union

Middle School? Show your work.


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Answer 1

275

Explanation:

Cross multiply

36% of the boys = 99

100% of the boys = x

36/100 = 99/x ===> 36x = 99*100 ===> 36x = 9900 ===> x = 9900/36 ===>

x = 275 boys