SOLUTION: There were a total of 90 coaches and players at a sports meet. For every 2 coaches there were 13 players. How many players went to the sports meet?

Question 876713: There were a total of 90 coaches and players at a sports meet. For every 2 coaches there were 13 players.
How many players went to the sports meet?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

2x+ 13x = 90

  15x = 90

    x = 6

 = 78 

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