Question

Of a group of 12- to 15-year old girls surveyed, 225, or about ⅗ said they text while they watch television. About how many girls were surveyed?

Answer 1

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Let the total number of girls be = x

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$\frac{3}{5} \: of \: x = 225 \\ \\ = > \frac{3x}{5} = 225 \\ \\ = > x = \frac{225 \times 5}{3} \\ \\ = > x = 75 \times 5 \\ \\ = > x = 375$

Answer 2

Hi! Below you have the answer to your question:

Let the total number of girls be 'x'.

$\frac{3}{5}x = 225 \\ \\ \frac{225 \times 5}{3} = x \\ \\ \frac{1125}{3} = x \\ \\ x = 375$
Therefore the total number of girls is about 375.

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