Many schools have a recommended students teachers ratio as 35:1. Next year, school expects an increase in enrollment by 280 students.
How many new teachers will they appoint to maintain the students -teachers ratio?
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Solution
Given, the students- teachers ratio = 35:1
Also, the increase in the number of students = 280
Let the increase in the number of teachers = x
Hence, =280x=351 ⇒x=8teachers
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