Question

solve the following:in a town, 1 out of 25 people owns a car. if the total population of the town is 35,975, how many people own cars?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1/25=x/35975

Explanation:

solve equation you will get answer

Answer 2

Answer:

1439 people

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Explanation:

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Given -

People owns a car = 1 out of 25 (1/25)

Total population = 35,975

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To find -

How many people own car

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Solution -

People owns a car = 1/25 of population

$= > \frac{1}{25} \: of \: 35975 \\ \\ = > \frac{1}{25} \times 35975 \\ \\ = > \frac{1 \times 35975}{25} \\ \\ = > \frac{35975}{25} \\ \\ = > 1439$

Hence 1439 people own car.

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