SOLUTION: Solve the following problem using a proportion containing a variable for the unknown quantity, then solving for the unknown using algebra: If 3 out of 5 dentists recommend chewi

Question 105246: Solve the following problem using a proportion containing a variable for the unknown quantity, then solving for the unknown using algebra:
If 3 out of 5 dentists recommend chewing �Smiley Sweet� gum, at a conference of 485 dentists how many do recommend chewing �Smiley Sweet�?

Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x=291
Ed
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