Question 1202549
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Given the ratio 2:17...<br>
Let 2x = # of dullards
Let 17x = # of scholars<br>
The total number  of students was 38,000:<br>
2x+17x = 38000
19x = 38000
x = 2000<br>
ANSWER: The number of scholars was 17x = 17(2000) = 34,000<br>