SOLUTION: Three fifths of Marcus's classmates have brown eyes. THere are 18 students who have brown eyes. Determine how many students are in the class.

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Question 511504: Three fifths of Marcus's classmates have brown eyes. THere are 18 students who have brown eyes. Determine how many students are in the class.
Answer by John10(297) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the number of students in the class.
(3/5)x = 18
Solve for x= ?
3x/5 = 18
3x = 18*5
3x = 90
x = 90/3
x = 30 students in class
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