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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?

Answer 1

550 players

Answer 2

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Answer 3

which equation?

Answer 4

oh multiplication

Answer 5

Dont just give out answers.

Answer 6

850/17=50
50x11=550
the answer would be 550

Answer 7

850 / 17 = 50 and 50 x 11 = 550 players

Answer 8

I do in my mind i just don't give out answers @inowalst

Answer 9

Well, giving direct answers is against the OpenStudy rules :( It's best to explain your answer anyways step by step, showing the user how to do the problem.

Answer 10

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@pikachump :)

Answer 11

can i get medal and faned

Answer 12

Hey @pikachump ,
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Since they already have a proportion for you to use, all you will need to do is cross multiply and then divide. To do that, you'll do this.

http://prntscr.com/6cdwqu Then after you multiply, you will divide the product by 17.

Answer 13

@sammixboo @k_lynn thanks guys c:

Answer 14

No problem :)