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Estimate the number of school-aged children in the city where the population is approximately 60,000, if 1 of every 10 citizens is a school-aged child. If 500 children can attend each school, about how many schools will the city need?​

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1 out of 10 are school aged.

Divide total population by 10:

60,000 / 10 = 6,000 are school aged.

Each school holds 500, divide school aged by 500:

6,000 / 500 = 12

They would need 12 schools.

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

1 out of 10 are school aged.

Divide total population by 10:

60,000 / 10 = 6,000 are school aged.

Each school holds 500, divide school aged by 500:

6,000 / 500 = 12

They would need 12 schools.

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