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The ratio of teachers to students at Washington Middle School is 1:15. If 900 students attend the middle school, how many teachers are there? Answer: teachers
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The ratio of teachers to students at Washington Middle School is 1:15. If 900 students attend the middle school, how many teachers are there?

Answer: teachers

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900 x 1/15 -> 900/15= 60

There are 60 teachers
User Yuehan Lyu
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900 ÷ 15 = 60 teachers
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