Daily newspaper circulation in the united states averages about 300 copies for every 1,000 persons. at this rate, how many newspapers would be sold in a town of 50,000 people?

You are given that Daily newspaper circulation is about 300 copies for every 1,000 persons.

Then write all given data as proportion:

300 copies - 1,000 persons

x copies - 50,000 persons

or

Solve it:

 At this rate, would be sold 15,000 newspapers in a town of 50,000 people

50 min

step-by-step explanation:

they will be decreasing both their times in half

60 / 2 = 30

40/2 = 20

30 + 20 = 50

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