7 out of every 500 Americans aged 13 -17 years are vegetarians
This implies that in a group of 500 Americans , 7 Americans that are within the age range of 13 - 17 years are vegetarians
7 ======== 500
x ======== 350
Introduce cross multiplication
7 x 350 = x * 500
2450 = 500x
Divide both sides by 500
2450/500 = 500x/ 500
x = 4.9
Approximately, 5
5 vegetarians aged 13 - 17 years will be present is in a group of 350 Americans
The answer is 5