Question

the number of sixth grade students accounts for 35% of the total number of students enrolled in middle school. there are 245 sixth grade students. how many students are enrolled in the middle school?
students

Explanation:

Step1: Define total students as $x$

Let $x$ = total middle school students

Step2: Set up percentage equation

$0.35x = 245$

Step3: Solve for $x$

$x = \frac{245}{0.35}$
$x = 700$

Answer:

700 students