SOLUTION: Shira’s Shoes sold 875,000 pairs of sandals in June, which was 70% of the total number of shoes sold. How many shoes did the company sell in June? Analyze Emily’s calculations.

Question 1170833: Shira’s Shoes sold 875,000 pairs of sandals in June, which was 70% of the total number of shoes sold. How many shoes did the company sell in June? Analyze Emily’s calculations. What error did she make?
Answer by ikleyn(52858) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your base equation to find the unknown value of the total shoes sold in Jube is


    0.7x = 875000.


The solution is  x = .   Use your calculator.

The part related to the unknown person called "Emily" is IRRELEVANT.

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