Inactive Tutor answered • 09/29/15
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(3/7)*E=123 where E is the total number of employees
Hence E=(7/3)*123 = 7*41 = 287
Moriah G.
asked • 09/29/15I need help with an algebra word problem.
three-sevenths of the employees of a company earn at least 28,000 per year. If 123 people earn at least 28,000 per year, how many employees does the company have?
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Inactive Tutor answered • 09/29/15
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(3/7) * the number of employees IS 123
(3/7) * N = 123
N = 287
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