Question

1. a college has 19 engineering students for every 81 students enrolled. if the college has 750 students, approximately how many are engineering students?

a. 176
b. 143
c. 607
d. 165

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the proportion

Let \( x \) be the number of engineering students. The proportion is \(\frac{19}{81}=\frac{x}{750}\).

Step2: Solve for \( x \)

Cross - multiply to get \( 81x = 19\times750 \). First, calculate \( 19\times750=14250 \). Then, \( x=\frac{14250}{81}\approx175.93\approx176 \).

Answer:

A. 176