A college admits 9 out of every 14 applicants. At that rate, how many students will be admitted if 420 apply?
9/14=x/420.
It's a ratio, cross-multiply.
Then solve the equation.
14x=420 x 9
420 x 9 = 3,780
3,780/420=270
: 270 students admitted.
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