In mathematics, 'is' would be the equal sign. And 'of' would be the multiplcation sign. The missing number would be any variable.
56 is 28% of a number would be translated algebraically to:
Solving for x, we get:
Divide 28 on both sides
Multiply 100 on both sides
56 is 28% of 200
Answer:
2.5 miles
Step-by-step explanation:
22.50-6=16.50
16.50÷3=5.5
10 - 5 1/8
Convert 5 1/8 into an improper fraction.
We do this by multiplying the denominator to the whole number and adding it to the numerator, and wee keep the denominator.
8 * 5 = 40 + 1 = 41/8
10 - 41/8
Convert 10 to a denominator of 8:
10 * 8 = 80
1 * 8 = 8
80/8 = 41/8
Subtract the numerators together and keep the denominator:
39/8
Convert to a mixed number:
4 7/8
Step-by-step explanation:
3*4*2=24
Even if he doesn't use them all, he has 24 choices.
These kind of problems are permutation type problem. Order is not critical. Imagine yourself preparing such a meal. You have choices to be made in Sandwiches, fruits and drinks. It does not matter which order you set up the lunch box. It only matters that you chose.
You can't leave one out, nor does the problem allow you to trade (say) 2 drinks for one fruit.
