A school board has determined that there should be 3 teachers for every 50 students. How many teachers are needed for an enrollment of 2,750 students?
A) 190 teachers
B) 176 teachers
C) 165 teachers
D) 181 teachers
E) 222 teachers

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The ratio of teachers to students is 3:50. For 2,750 students, divide 2,750 by 50 to find how many times the ratio is needed, then multiply by 3. $2,750 \div 50 = 55$, then $55 \times 3 = 165$ teachers.

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