So, i am doing my math homework and got stuck in this word problem any help plz plz plz!!!
A recent advertisement claimed that 2 out of every 7 doctors recommend a certain herbal supplement to increase energy levels. If a local hospital employs 190 doctors, how many doctors would you expect to recommend the supplement?
A recent advertisement claimed that 2 out of every 7 doctors recommend a certain herbal supplement to increase energy levels. If a local hospital employs 190 doctors, how many doctors would you expect to recommend the supplement?
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2/7 = approx 29%
29% = 0.29
190 * 0.29 = 55.1
So you would expect 55 out of 190 doctors to recommend the product.
29% = 0.29
190 * 0.29 = 55.1
So you would expect 55 out of 190 doctors to recommend the product.
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2/7 = x/190
7x=280
x=40
7x=280
x=40