Set up the following word problem as a proportion and solve. Then write your answer as a complete sentence.

A health department estimates that 8 vials of malaria serum will treat 100 people. At this rate, how many vials are required to treat 175 people?

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16 May, 00:41

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Cynthia Tucker · Answer 1

8/100 = x/175

cross multiply

(100) (x) = (8) (175)

100x = 1400

x = 1400/100

x = 14 ... so 14 vials will treat 175 people

Set up the following word problem as a proportion and solve. Then write your answer as a complete sentence.A health department estimates that 8 vials of malaria serum will treat 100 people. At this rate, how many vials are required to treat 175 people?