Question

for every 52 students 2 teachers are appointed. how many teachers should be appointed if a school has 494 students

Answer 1

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Teachers appointed for 52 Students = 2
Teachers appointed for 1 Student =
$\frac{2}{52} = \frac{1}{26}$
Teachers Appointed for 494 Student
$\frac{494}{26} = 19$

Hence 19 teachers needed

Answer 2

student Teacher
52 2
494 x
52×x =494×2
52x= 988
x = 988/52 or 988÷52
x =19.