So 2.25 is 50% of the original price
let's write original price as x
50% of x = 2.25
0.5 * x = 2.25
divide both sides by 0.5
x = 4.5
The original price is 4.5
To check:
50% * (4.5) =?= 2.25
0.5 * 4.5 =?= 2.25
2.25 = 2.25
Hope this helps.
Answer:
the second one :)
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
2:1
Step-by-step explanation:
9 is double 4.5
Answer:
40 girls, 88 people total
Step-by-step explanation:
boys : girls
6 : 5
48 : ?
6 x 8 = 48, 5 x 8 = 40
40 girls
48 + 40 = 88
88 people total
