Problema Solution
The 7th grade students at Willow Middle School have a class picnic each school year. This year, 90% of the students attended the picnic. By 5 p.m., 36 students had left the picnic, and 34 of the students who came to the picnic were still at the picnic.
What is the total number of 7th grade students at Willow Middle School this year? Enter your answer in the box.
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Let 'x' represent the total number of 7th grade students at Willow Middle School this year.
0.90x = 36 + 34
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x = 78 students approximately
The total number of 7th grade students at Willow Middle School this year were around 78.