Question

1. this year 0.3 of the x students at mega middle school are in 7th grade. there are 294 students in 7th grade.

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the equation

We know 0.3 of total students $x$ equals 294, so:
$0.3x = 294$

Step2: Solve for $x$

Divide both sides by 0.3 to isolate $x$:
$x = \frac{294}{0.3}$

Step3: Calculate the value

Perform the division:
$x = 980$

Answer:

The total number of students at Mega Middle School is 980.