<PRE><B>Question 1060233</B>
A town is debating whether to put in curbs along the streets. 
The ratio of town residents who support putting in curbs to those who oppose is 2 to 5.
support = 2x ; oppose = 5x
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What fraction of the residence oppose putting in curbs?
Ans: 5x/7x = 5/7
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If 210 people in the town are surveyed how many do you expect to favor putting in curbs? What percent of the resident oppose putting in curbs?
7x = 210
x = 30
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favor curbs:: 2x = 2*30 = 60
oppose curbs: 5x = 5*30 = 150
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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