In 2010, a skating team had a total of 34 skaters, each classified as…

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In 2010, a skating team had a total of 34 skaters, each classified as either advanced or intermediate. From 2010 to 2020, the number of advanced skaters on the team increased by approximately 67%, and the number of intermediate skaters on the team increased by approximately 44%. The total number of skaters on the team increased by approximately 56%. Which equation best represents this situation, where

a

represents the number of advanced skaters on the team in 2010 and

b

represents the number of intermediate skaters on the team in 2010?

1.44 a + 1.67 b = 34 (1.56)

1.67 a + 1.44 b = 34 (1.56)

1.56 a + 0.67 b = 34 (1.44)

1.67 a + 1.56 b = 34 (1.44)