SOLUTION: fifteen band members from a school were selected to play in the state orchestra. twice as many students who play a wind instrument were selected as students who play a string or pe

Question 475661: fifteen band members from a school were selected to play in the state orchestra. twice as many students who play a wind instrument were selected as students who play a string or pecussion instrument combined. Of the students selected, one fifth play a string instruments. how many of the students selected play each type of instrument/
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fifteen band members from a school were selected to play in the state orchestra. twice as many students who play a wind instrument were selected as students who play a string or pecussion instrument combined. Of the students selected, one fifth play a string instruments. how many of the students selected play each type of instrument
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no of students selected who play a wind instrument=10
no of students selected who play a string or pecussion instrument combined=5
no of students selected who play a string instrument=(1/5)*15=3
no of students selected who play a pecussion instrument=5-3=2
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