Question 633861
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Hi,
3 orders for french fries for every 10 people 
42 people <u>did not</u> order french fries
how many people {{{highlight(x)}}} ordered lunch at hal's today
Question Sets up a Proportion:
 {{{7/10 = 42/x}}}   || Cross Multiply to solve for x