Question

in a recent year, 5 out of 6 movies cost between $50 and $99 million to make. at this rate, how many movies in a year with 576 new releases would you predict to cost between $50 and $99 million to make?
approximately □ films cost between $50 and $99 million to make.
(round to the nearest whole number as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

Let \(x\) be the number of films. The proportion is \(\frac{5}{6}=\frac{x}{576}\)

Step2: Cross - multiply

\(6x = 5\times576\)
\(6x=2880\)

Step3: Solve for \(x\)

\(x=\frac{2880}{6}\)
\(x = 480\)

Answer:

\(480\)