SOLUTION: 30% of the students at a school play on a sports team. If there are 288 student-athletes, how many students are in the entire school?

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Question 1061438: 30% of the students at a school play on a sports team. If there are 288 student-athletes, how many students are in the entire school?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 288 students represent 30% of the entire student enrollment, then the total enrollment is 288/30%, or 288/.3, or 960. ☺☺☺☺