Question

of the students in the marching band, 55% plan to go to the school dance. if there are 110 students in the marching band that are going to the dance, how many students are in the marching band?
use any strategy to solve.
_______ students

Explanation:

Step1: Define variables

Let $x$ = total marching band students.

Step2: Set up percentage equation

$0.55x = 110$

Step3: Solve for x

$x = \frac{110}{0.55}$

Answer:

200 students