Question

Which proportion models this problem?



On a soccer team, 5 out of 13 players surveyed said they had two or more siblings. The league has 520 players. Which is the best prediction of the number of players in the league that have two or more siblings?

A. x over 520 = 13 over 5
B. x over 5 = 13 over 520
C. x over 520 = 5 over 13
D. x over 13 = 5 over 520

Answer 1

@hartnn

Answer 2

i think its C

Answer 3

since the proportion remains same,
# before/total before = # after/ total after

Answer 4

so,
5/13 = x/520
and yes, you're correct! :)

Answer 5

booyah :D