Question

A recent report at a particular college said that 5476 students are taking math this semester, which represents 79% of the student population.

How many students attend this college?
Round answers to the nearest whole number as needed.

Answer 1

Answer: 6931

Explanation:

79% of all students are taking math this semesters. So there is an additional 21% of students not taking math.

5476/x = 79/100

cross multiply and divide to get the total number of students.

5476 x 100 = 547600

547600 divided by 79 = 6931

check 5476 divided by 6931 = 79%

Further proof of correct answer:

21% of 6931 = 1455

1455 + 5476 equals 6931, so the answer calculated is correct.