Answer:
40
Step-by-step explanation:
In word problems, the word "of" usually means multiply. Thus, for example, 10% of $50 is $5. This is because we can write 10% as 0.10 or as 10/100 (which is 1/10) and then multiply: (1/10)(50) = 5
So, we often see equations like:
R = (1/2)D meaning R is 50% of D, or R is half of D
Let x = the number we want to find
This problem says:
"12 is 30% of what number?"
12 = (30/100) * x
12 = (3/10)x
(10/3)12 = x [multiply both sides by (10/3)]
40 = x
Checking (very important):
Is 12 = (3/10)(40) ?
12 = (3)(4) ?
12 = 12 ? yes
I think you should divide because there is a HINT it gives you the total so divide 5[185
x/5 = 6/15
15x = 30
x = 2
answer
x = 2 ft
y/10 = 6/15
15y = 60
y = 4
answer
y = 4 ft
36 1/2 to 37.
45.5 - 36 1/2 = 9
those would be the ones I'd click
