Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 7 - Section 7.6 - Proportions and Problem Solving with Rational Equations - Practice - Page 530: 3

Answer

5,200 people

Work Step by Step

250 out of 50000 polled 26 out of 250 have flu shot $26/250 = x/50000$ $26*50000 = 250*x$ $1300000=250x$ $1300000/250 = 250x/250$ $5200=x$
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