SOLUTION: In 2000 there were 3 males for every 4 females at Stratford College. Since then, the enrollment of male students in the college has increased by 250 and the enrollment of female st
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Question 855912: In 2000 there were 3 males for every 4 females at Stratford College. Since then, the enrollment of male students in the college has increased by 250 and the enrollment of female students has remained the same. The ratio of males to females is currently 1 to 1. How many total students are currently enrolled at Stratford College?
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In 2000 there were 3 males for every 4 females at Stratford College. Since then, the enrollment of male students in the college has increased by 250 and the enrollment of female students has remained the same. The ratio of males to females is currently 1 to 1. How many total students are currently enrolled at Stratford College?
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Total students in 2000: 3x+4x = 7x , where 3x is males and 4x is females
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After increase:
# of male: 3x+250
# of female: 4x
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Equation::
3x+250 = 4x
x = 250
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Total male:: 3x+250 = 3*250 + 250 = 1000
Total female: 4x = 4*250 = 1000
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Total enrollment now:: 2000
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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