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In a random survey of 250 students, 70 were in the school band. If the total student population is 1500 students, how many students are in the band?

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This is a proportion problem. Start by setting up your two fractions (part over whole) and then cross multiplying

[tex] \frac{70}{250} = \frac{x}{1,500} [/tex]

First, multiply

70 x 1500 = 105, 000

Now divide

105,000/ 250 = 420

Answer is 420


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