Question

Enrollment at a local university is 8500. There are one third as many students over the age 25 as there are 25 and under. how many students are 25 and under and how many are over over 25?

Answer 1

6375,2125

Answer 2

let over 25 = a and under 25 =b
a=1/3b
3a=b
also
a+b=8500
a+3a=8500
4a = 8500
a = 2,125

Answer 3

That dont seem right Zarkon

Answer 4

so b=6375

Answer 5

looks good to me

Answer 6

ok

Answer 7

@ soccerdoggie, where do the b=6375 what do you after thar

Answer 8

where do the b=6375 come in at?

Answer 9

we gave you both answers:
6375 that are 25 and under
2125 that are over 25