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At George Washington High School the ratio of graduating seniors that go on to college, as compared to those who do not, is 7 : 4. Last year 28 students went on to college. How large was the graduating
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At George Washington High School the ratio of graduating seniors that go on to college, as compared to those who do not, is 7 : 4. Last year 28 students went on to college. How large was the graduating class?

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The solution to the problem is as follows:

7(4)/4(4) = 28/16

28+16= 44

Therefore, the size of the graduating class would be 44 students in all.

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