Question

The local newspaper has letters to the editor from 50 people if this number represents 8% of all the newspaper readers how many readers does the newspaper have. I need help now I am taking a test please help me

Answer 1

Answer: 625

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the total number of readers have newspaper.

Given: 8% of x = 50  

Since 8% = 0.08  [we divide percent by 100yo convert it in decimal ]

So, 0.08x =50

$\Rightarrow\ x=\dfrac{50}{0.08}=\dfrac{5000}{8}$

$\Rightarrow\ x= 625$

Hence,  the total number of readers have newspaper = 625