cutelittleyazzy
cutelittleyazzy cutelittleyazzy
  • 04-03-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

after an art class 15% of the color pencils were missing. how many color pencils were there originally if 9 color pencils are now missing?

Respuesta :

dsaketh
dsaketh dsaketh
  • 04-03-2017
We know that the 15% of missing pencils is equal to 9

we can use this formula

9/x = 15/100

Then cross multiply

15x = 900

x = 60

There were orignally 60 pencils
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

To inter theme, examine characters' responses to conflicts and identify any lessons learned. True False
Why did the "Founding Fathers" add the Bill of Rights to the U.S.Constitution?
PLEASE HELP THIS IS VERYYYY IMPORTANT PLEASE I WILL GIVE U BRAIN THING IF ITS CORRECT AND NOOO LINKS PLEASEEEEEEEE <3
Algebra 1! please help
What is the relationship between interest rates and aggregate spending? A. when interest rates increase, aggregate spending also increases B. when interest rate
construct "u - v", Label and find the component form and magnitude of the resultant vector.
I(return) to my sit. What would be the proper way to use return for this sentence?
Is (4,9) a solution to the equation 3(x+2) = y ?​
I need help ..................
Explain how Swahili culture is affected by contact with other cultures from across the Indian Ocean? Support your position with Linguistic Evidence and the writ