SOLUTION: Eighteen people in the room were wearing glasses.If 45% of the people wear glasses,how many people are there total?
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Question 927512: Eighteen people in the room were wearing glasses.If 45% of the people wear glasses,how many people are there total?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
45% = 45/100 = .45
= 18
T = 18/.45 = 40 people in the room
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