SOLUTION: From the total 20% are found rotten, if rotten apples are 35 numbers. Find the total numbers of apples in a box

Question 977050: From the total 20% are found rotten, if rotten apples are 35 numbers. Find the total numbers of apples in a box
Found 2 solutions by FrankM, Cromlix:
Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20% = 35
So
.2X=35

X=35/.2

X=175
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If 20% = 35 apples
1% = 35/20
Therefore 100% = 35/20 x 100
Total = 175 apples.
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