Question

For every 7 females at university, there are 3 males. If there are approximately 9500 females, approximately how many total students attend the university? Round to the nearest hundred.

Answer 1

13571 total

13600 to nearest hundred

Explanation:

7+3 = 10 = distribution total

9500 / 7 = 1357.14286 one part

1357.14286 x 3 = 4071.42858 = 4071 males

1357.14286 x 10 = 13571.42 is the same as

9500 + 4071 = 13571 total

= 13600 to nearest hundred