SOLUTION: Last year a college admitted 27% of its applicants. If 1458 applicants were admitted to the college last year, how many students applied?

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Question 1093641: Last year a college admitted 27% of its applicants. If 1458 applicants were admitted to the college last year, how many students applied?


Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +x+ = number that applied
+.27x+=+1458+
+x+=+5400+
5400 applied