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For a class trip, there are two adults for every 15 students. There are 238 people (adults and students) on the trip. How many students are on the trip? PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW TO DO.

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Answer:

210

Explanation:

x = num of adults

x + 7.5x = 238

8.5x = 238

x = 28

#students = 238-x

= 210

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