Question

If there are four times as many trumpet players than flute players in an orchestra, and there are 70 trumpet AND flute players how many flute players are there?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Suppose there are x flute players, then there are 4x trumpet players, therefore we can list an equation:

4x+x=70

5x=70

x=14

Answer 2

17 is the answer to your question