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How many non-band members at Melpomene, regardless of other activities
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19 Dec 2024, 23:53
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Melpomene High School has 400 students, and Thalia High School has 700 students. The following table shows the percentage breakdown for various groups in each school. .
How many non-band members at Melpomene, regardless of other activities, would have to join the band so that they had the same number of band members as does Thalia High School?
A. 12
B. 25
C. 38
D. 46
E. 65
How many non-band members at Melpomene, regardless of other activities, would have to join the band so that they had the same number of band members as does Thalia High School?
A. 12
B. 25
C. 38
D. 46
E. 65
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How many non-band members at Melpomene, regardless of other activities
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22 Dec 2024, 15:17
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This question is just asking us to figure out the number in the band at Thalia and at Melpomene, and then subtract them.
At Melpomene, the four categories that include the band add up to 11% + 14% + 26% + 4% = 55%, and 55% of 400 = (0.55)*400 = 220 students.
At Thalia, the four categories that include the band add up to 8% + 10% + 15% + 2% = 35%, and 35% of 700 = (0.35)*700 = 245 students.
The difference is 25 students. Answer = (B).
This question is just asking us to figure out the number in the band at Thalia and at Melpomene, and then subtract them.
At Melpomene, the four categories that include the band add up to 11% + 14% + 26% + 4% = 55%, and 55% of 400 = (0.55)*400 = 220 students.
At Thalia, the four categories that include the band add up to 8% + 10% + 15% + 2% = 35%, and 35% of 700 = (0.35)*700 = 245 students.
The difference is 25 students. Answer = (B).
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