During 2002 and 2003, a total of 9316 people were infected with a specific virus. In 2003, 2.35 times as many people were infected as in 2002. How many people were infected each year? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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Evie Lynn

Mathematics

8 March, 20:15

During 2002 and 2003, a total of 9316 people were infected with a specific virus. In 2003, 2.35 times as many people were infected as in 2002. How many people were infected each year? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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Gianna Camacho · Answer 1

X = 2002, y = 2003

x + y = 9316

y = 2.35x

x + 2.35x = 9316

3.35x = 9316

x = 9316 / 3.35

x = 2780.8 rounds to 2781 < = = = year 2002

y = 2.35x

y = 2.35 (2781)

y = 6535.3 rounds to 6535 < = = year 2003