Question

The population of Linton is 12 times as great

as the population of Ellmore.
The combined
population of both towns
is 9,646 people. What
the population of Linton

Answer 1

8904 People

Explanation:

We start by the equation L = 12E, where L represents the population of Linton and E represents the population of Ellmore. We then set L + E = 9646, but since L = 12E, we then get 12E + E = 9636, or 13E = 9646. Therefore, E = 742. L = 12E, so L = 8904.