Question

Solve using the relate-to-a-simpler-problem strategy

The population of Jamesburg is 12,000. Junction City's population is 3/25 of Jamesburg's.

What is Junction City's population?




A.
1440


B.
3992


C.
4008


D.
100,000

Answer 1

I don't know about relating to a simpler problem strategy...
but you are wanting to find 3/25 of 12000..." of " means multiply
so what is 3/25 * 12000/1 equal ?

Answer 2

1440?

Answer 3

3/25 * 12000/1 = 36000/25 = 1440...yes...you are correct

Answer 4

Thanks! :D

Answer 5

anytime :)