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monkeygirl

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using cross product what is x

About 9 out of 10 adults think it is a good idea to exersize regularly.
But of the ones who think it is is a good idea only1 of 6 actually exersize at least three times a week. at this rate how many of th 300 employees in our company exersize reularly?

9 of the 10 think it is a good idea

1of6 actually exersize regularly

300 employees?

I think I have to elimanate 9of ten?
and do:

1
_ =__
6 300
Not sure if this is how I set it up?
a 1 exersize ax?
b 6poled b 300 poled
 
FYI to tutors: This question original posted here.

Thank you.
 
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