SOLUTION: in a class 1/6 student joined sport club.3/5 opted to play table tennis.If 6 students play table tennis, how many student are in class and joined the sport club ?

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Question 629463: in a class 1/6 student joined sport club.3/5 opted to play table tennis.If 6 students play table tennis, how many student are in class and joined the sport club ?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x/5=6
3x=30
x=10
10/6=1 2/3
you can't have 1 2/3 people
something is wrong with the problem.