SOLUTION: The probability of being choosen for a dance committee is 3/40. There are 360 students in your class. How many people will be on the dance committee? A. 9 B. 27 C. 40 D. 120

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Question 133844: The probability of being choosen for a dance committee is 3/40. There are 360 students in your class. How many people will be on the dance committee?
A. 9
B. 27
C. 40
D. 120
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/40=X/360
40X=3*360
40X=1080
X=1080/40
X=27 NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON THE DANCE COMMITTEE.