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Student to faculty ratio is 17:3 total for bo th h is 740. How many students and how many faculty

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We can represent 17:3 with 17x and 3x

17x + 3x = 740

20x = 740

x = 37

17(37):3(37)

629 students and 111 school faculty members.

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