Question

zoey inflates 24 balloons for decorations at the middle school dance. if zoey inflated 15% of the total number of balloons for the dance, how many balloons are there total?

Answer 1

Answer:

160

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide 24 by 15 percent (.15)

24/.15

=160

Answer 2

Answer:

160

Step-by-step explanation:

from the question, we know that 24 balloons are 15% of total.

make equation:

$\frac{15}{100} =\frac{24}{x}$

calculate:

100*24/15=160 balloons