There are one hundred and forty-two students in a high school band. These students represent two ninth of the total students in the high school. How many students attend the school?

Correct answer: C. 639

  • A. 587
  • B. 613
  • C. 639
  • D. 665

Explanation

To determine the total number of students in the high school, set up a proportion using the information that the 142 band students represent two-ninths of the total students. Cross-multiply to solve for the unknown:(142 band students) / (Total students) = (2/9)142 * 9 = Total students * 21,278 = Total students * 2Total students = 1,278 / 2Total students = 639Therefore, the correct answer is 639. Option A, B, and D are incorrect as they provide different values obtained from incorrect calculations.

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