Question

MEDAL AND FAN

Which proportion models this problem?

On a soccer team, 11 out of 17 players surveyed say they had two or more siblings. The league has 850 players. Which is the best prediction of the number of players in the league that have two or more siblings?

A) x/11 = 17/850

B) x/17 = 11/850

C) x/850 = 17/11

D) x/850 = 11/17

Answer 1

@iGreen.

Answer 2

We set up a proportion.

11/17

17 relates to 850 here, so we need to find the numerator in x/850

Answer 3

11/17= .647
850*(.647)= 550
an estimated 550 players have 2 or more siblings

Answer 4

@winsteria Do you know what our equation will be?

Answer 5

I don't know

Answer 6

D?

Answer 7

@iGreen.

Answer 8

You got it.

Answer 9

Thank you