Question

3. In a sample of 50 sixth-grade

students, 32 students said that they
are entering the school writing
contest. Based on this sample,
approximately how many of the
school's 250 sixth graders will enter
the writing contest?

Answer 1

160 students.

Explanation:

First, simplify 32/50 to 0.64.

Next, multiply 0.64x250

0.64x250=160 students.

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